Easy Cozy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate cozy, comforting meal. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to a creamy, hearty soup that’s better than takeout. The fresh spinach and savory sausage make this soup irresistible. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sweet and Spicy Pickle Slaw Recipe for Dinner and Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl Recipe.

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 cannellini beans
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
• Optional: Fresh basil leaves

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

1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add sausage: Remove sausage from casings and add to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Add beans: Drain and rinse cannellini beans. Add them to the pot. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Blend and add spinach: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup. Stir in spinach and cook 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: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.

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 the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the sausage first gives the soup a deeper flavor.
• Best substitution: Kidney beans can be substituted for cannellini beans.
• Make-ahead: This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more chicken broth.

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 cannellini beans
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bunch fresh spinach

Seasonings

• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add sausage: Remove sausage from casings and add to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Add beans: Drain and rinse cannellini beans. Add them to the pot. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Blend and add spinach: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.

Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the sausage first gives the soup a deeper flavor.
• Best substitution: Kidney beans can be substituted for cannellini beans.
• Make-ahead: This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more chicken broth.

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 the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• 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!