Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach is a comforting, creamy soup that’s ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a perfectly creamy soup without any dairy. It’s so cozy and better than takeout, you’ll want to make it again and again. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Pancake Tacos Recipe for a Fun Breakfast or Brunch and Easy Berry Oat Bars Recipe with Raspberry Preserves.
Why This Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make in just 30 minutes
- Creamy and comforting without any dairy
- Flavorful with Italian sausage and spinach
- Better than takeout and freezes well
What You'll Need for Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Canned cannellini beans
- Italian sausage
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chicken broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Baby spinach
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme
- Bay leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Crushed red pepper
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Italian sausage: Use mild or spicy depending on your preference.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Saves time and cooks beans perfectly → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes creamy soup in minutes → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- Sauté: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sausage: Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add liquids: Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Add beans: Add cannellini beans and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until creamy.
- Add spinach: Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- : For a smoother soup, blend it more. For a chunkier soup, blend it less.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the beans. If they're too soft, the soup can become too thick.
- : For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
- : To make this soup in the Instant Pot, follow the same steps but cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Storing & Reheating Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the sausage.
- Best substitution: You can use great northern beans instead of cannellini beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well and can be made ahead of time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or broth.
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Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned cannellini beans
- Italian sausage
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chicken broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Baby spinach
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme
- Bay leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
- Crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Sauté: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sausage: Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add liquids: Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Add beans: Add cannellini beans and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until creamy.
- Add spinach: Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the sausage.
- Best substitution: You can use great northern beans instead of cannellini beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well and can be made ahead of time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 4g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve. It also freezes well.
If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or broth. You can also add more chicken broth when cooking.
Yes, follow the same steps but cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
You can use great northern beans instead of cannellini beans.
Add more red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
