Description
Italian Sausage White Bean Soup is a cozy, hearty one pot meal that delivers bold, Italian inspired comfort with every spoonful. Savory sausage, cannellini beans, spinach, and smoky turkey bacon simmer in a rich broth finished with cream and Parmesan for silkiness. Easy weeknight dinner, budget friendly, and endlessly satisfying—perfect for chilly nights and family meals. Freeze well, customize spice, and enjoy the Italian twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (beef or chicken), casings removed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly crisp.
- Stir in onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cannellini beans, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes to develop flavor.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Can substitute beef or chicken sausage if needed
- Use kale instead of spinach for variation
- Omit turkey bacon for a lighter version
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days
- For a thinner broth, add more chicken broth
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop (One-Pot)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 459 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Italian sausage white bean soup, cannellini beans soup, spinach soup, creamy sausage soup, one-pot soup, weeknight dinner recipe, Italian-inspired soup, hearty comfort food, turkey bacon soup, comforting soup