Tuscan Soup Recipe
Description: This Tuscan Soup recipe has been perfected to balance flavors, making it less spicy yet more flavorful with a true Tuscan touch. It’s so delicious that my husband even enjoys reheating it for breakfast! Pair it with some crusty bread and a glass of Italian red wine for an unforgettable meal experience. “Mama Mia,” indeed!
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Pork, Meat, European, < 60 Mins
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 16
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 5 | Sweet Italian sausage links |
| 1 | Onion |
| 4 cups | Reduced-sodium chicken broth |
| 2 cups | Beef broth |
| 2 | Baking potatoes |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| 1/2 tsp | Dried basil |
| 1 can | Cannellini beans |
| 1/2 cup | Heavy cream |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Freshly ground pepper |
| To taste | Parmesan cheese |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Remove the skin from the sweet Italian sausage links and add the sausage meat along with chopped onions to a 6-quart saucepan.
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Cook Sausage: Cook over medium heat, breaking up the sausage meat with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
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Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in the reduced-sodium chicken broth and beef broth. Dice the baking potatoes and mince the garlic, then add them to the pot along with dried basil.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook until the potatoes are tender.
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Add Beans and Spinach: Once the potatoes are tender, add the cannellini beans and spinach to the soup. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
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Finish with Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Allow it to cook for another minute or two until heated through.
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Serve: Ladle the Tuscan soup into bowls and sprinkle each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
This Tuscan Soup recipe is a hearty one-dish meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch. The combination of savory sausage, creamy broth, tender potatoes, and nutritious beans makes it both satisfying and comforting. Enjoy the flavors of Tuscany in every spoonful! 🍲
