This Easy Spicy Sausage and Bean Soup is full of comforting flavors: spicy ground Italian sausage, creamy butter beans, sweet carrots, spinach, dry white wine, and a touch of cream.
Why You’ll Love this Sausage and Bean Soup:
- This soup is quick and simple to prepare, and it cooks in a single pot.
- Comforting and richly flavored from butter, spicy Italian sausage, white wine, and cream.
- Ready in about 40 minutes—perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Key Ingredients:
- Spicy Italian sausage: provides heat and savory depth.
- Butter beans: (lima-style) add a creamy, velvety texture.
- Vegetables: onion, carrots, lots of minced garlic, and fresh spinach.
- Dry white wine: brightens the soup with acidity and complexity.
- Broth and cream: form the silky soup base.
Dietary Swaps:
- Gluten-free: The recipe is naturally gluten-free—just verify the sausage and broth labels.
- Dairy-free: Replace cream with unsweetened oat, almond, or canned coconut milk; use dairy-free butter or olive oil.
- Vegetarian: Omit the sausage or use a plant-based spicy ground sausage alternative.
Tips & Notes:
- After browning the sausage, drain most of the grease but leave a small amount to sauté the vegetables—this keeps the soup flavorful without greasy broth.
- When you add the wine, let it simmer briefly to cook off the alcohol and scrape up any browned bits for extra flavor. If you don’t have wine, the soup is still delicious without it.
- Add the cream and spinach at the end to prevent the spinach from overcooking and to reduce the chance of curdling; higher-fat dairy is less likely to separate.
Storage & Reheating:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- To freeze: cool completely, transfer to freezer-safe containers, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
FAQs:
Can I make this soup with dried beans?
Yes. Soak dried beans overnight, then drain and rinse. Add them to the pot and increase the simmer time to 50–60 minutes or until the beans are tender.
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Recipe
Easy Spicy Sausage and White Bean Soup
This hearty soup combines spicy Italian sausage, creamy butter beans, carrots, spinach, white wine, and cream for a satisfying, one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 10
Cook Time 30
Total Time 40
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 7–8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained (30 oz total)
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½–¾ cup cream (half & half, whole milk, or heavy cream)
- Optional: shaved Parmesan for topping
- Optional: crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 3–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Discard most of the rendered fat, leaving a thin layer in the pot. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, then sauté the diced onion and carrot until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in salt and Italian seasoning. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits; simmer about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth, drained beans, browned sausage, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the spinach and cream, simmering just until the spinach wilts. Serve hot with shaved Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- If you skip the wine, the soup will still be flavorful—just increase the broth slightly.
- Richer dairy (half & half or heavy cream) is less likely to curdle when added to hot soup.
- Nutrition values are estimates only.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 23g
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 23g
Fat: 25g
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