Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate cozy dinner. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to the richest, creamiest soup without cream. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Grilled Cheese and Easy Keto No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups.

What You'll Need for Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Optional: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crusty bread

How to Make Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
3. Step 3: Add chicken broth, beans, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup. Add sausage back in and stir in spinach until wilted.

Storing & Reheating Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve.

Freezing Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a pot over medium heat until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
• Best substitution: Substitute Great Northern beans for cannellini beans.
• Make-ahead: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve. The flavors will meld together even more.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer uncovered until it thickens.

Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Optional Toppings

• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crusty bread

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
3. Step 3: Add chicken broth, beans, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup. Add sausage back in and stir in spinach until wilted.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
• Best substitution: Substitute Great Northern beans for cannellini beans.
• Make-ahead: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve. The flavors will meld together even more.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer uncovered until it thickens.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a pot over medium heat until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!