Description
Hearty Sausage Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This savory soup combines spicy Italian sausage, creamy beans, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth, creating a warm and satisfying dish that wraps you in a cozy embrace with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, it’s a recipe that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add crumbled Italian sausage. Cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in the kidney beans, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Bring to a gentle simmer for around 5 minutes.
- Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for an additional 20–30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg