How to Make Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a hearty, comforting soup that just warms the soul on a cold winter's day. And when it comes to hearty soups, it's hard to beat a classic Italian sausage and bean soup. This recipe takes simple, wholesome ingredients and transforms them into a satisfying and flavorful dish that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Italian sausage is the star of this soup, bringing a rich, savory flavor that perfectly complements the creamy beans. Combined with aromatic h...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 10 cups beef broth
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add broth, black beans, butter beans, diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for at least 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 2295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 642mg