Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried great northern beans; 4 cups cold water; 8 ounces Italian sausages, cut in 3/4 inch slices; 2 ¼ cups water; 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 medium summer squash, sliced (or zucchini); ⅓ cup dry red wine; 5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups dried great northern beans
4 cups cold water
8 ounces Italian sausages, cut in 3/4 inch slices
2 ¼ cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 medium summer squash, sliced (or zucchini)
⅓ cup dry red wine
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
grated parmesan cheese

1
Rinse beans.
2
In a large saucepan, combine beans and 4 cups cold water.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
6
Drain and rinse beans.
7
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage.
8
Drain on paper towels.
9
In a slow cooker, combine the beans, 2 1/4 cups water, broth, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, sausage, squash and wine.
10
Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender.
11
Stir in spinach and tomatoes.
12
Cover and cook 10-15 minutes until heated through.
13
Serve topped with parmesan.

209

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups dried great northern beans, 4 cups cold water, 8 ounces Italian sausages, cut in 3/4 inch slices, 2 ¼ cups water, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup

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