italian sausage and bean soup

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Canby, OR
Updated on Oct 3, 2016

I saw a similar recipe and I thought it sounded good so I made up my own version and we really enjoyed it. The next time I will make a double batch so I can get some into the freezer for later.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 - mild italian sausages, casings removed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 to 6 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • - parmesan cheese, for topping

How To Make italian sausage and bean soup

  • Step 1
    In a large kettle heat olive oil and add sausage breaking it up until it is in crumbles. Cook until it is starting to brown and is no longer pink.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Add the oregano, basil and thyme and stir. Cook about 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add the beans and the stock and bring to a simmer adding salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes until the carrots and celery are tender.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Serve in bowls and pass the Parmesan cheese for topping.

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