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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup

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A cozy and hearty slow cooker soup featuring Italian sausage, white beans, and Tuscan herbs, perfect for busy days and chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker. Add drained and rinsed white beans, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in fresh baby spinach and let it wilt.
  7. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

Brown the sausage first to enhance flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and canned taste. Use fresh herbs if possible for best flavor. Adjust salt carefully as sausage and broth can be salty. The soup tastes better the next day. Can be made on stove or Instant Pot slow cooker setting if needed.

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