Sausage and White Bean Soup Recipe 🍲
Description
Warm up with a hearty and flavorful Sausage and White Bean Soup, perfect for those chilly winter nights. Inspired by Pam Anderson’s “Cook Smart” column in “Weekend USA” magazine, this recipe brings together the rich flavors of sweet and hot Italian sausages, savory prosciutto, and creamy white beans in a comforting broth. It’s a delicious way to cozy up and enjoy the season!
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 515.8 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 2 reviews)
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 1/2 lb | Sweet Italian sausage links |
| 2 | Hot Italian sausage |
| 2 slices | Prosciutto ham |
| 2 | Onions |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 2 | Celery ribs |
| 1 tsp | Dried thyme leaves |
| 3 cans | Great northern beans |
| 1 can | White beans |
| 8 cups | Chicken broth |
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large, deep saute pan or soup kettle over medium-high heat.
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Brown Sausages: When the pan is hot, add sweet and hot Italian sausages. Cook, turning once or twice, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. The sausages will not be fully cooked at this point. Remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly.
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Slice Sausages: Once cool enough to handle, cut the sausages into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
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Cook Aromatics: In the same pan, add prosciutto, onions, carrots, celery, and dried thyme leaves. Cook, stirring often, until well-browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Prepare Bean Puree: In a small bowl, mash one can of great northern beans with a fork into a chunky puree.
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Combine Ingredients: Add chicken broth, whole and mashed beans, sliced sausages, and prosciutto to the pan. Cover and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Simmer Soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the soup, partially covered, to allow the flavors to blend, for about 20 minutes.
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Rest and Serve: Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy the warmth and comfort of this delicious Sausage and White Bean Soup!
This recipe is perfect for serving a crowd or for enjoying leftovers throughout the week. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a satisfying meal that will keep you coming back for more.
