Country Soup

Savor the comforting flavors of 'Country Soup,' a hearty and wholesome one-pot recipe perfect for cozy evenings. Brimming with rustic charm, this soup combines tender chunks of russet potatoes, aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and protein-packed cannellini beans with your choice of shredded chicken or smoky sausage. Simmered in a savory broth infused with thyme and bay leaf, it’s finished with fresh parsley and a burst of baby spinach for a nutrient-rich touch. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread for a warm, satisfying meal. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this timeless soup is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, peeled and diced carrots
• 3 diced celery stalks
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed russet potatoes
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups, shredded or sliced cooked chicken or smoked sausage
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed cannellini beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon, dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0 for serving (optional) crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the cubed potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, cooked chicken or smoked sausage, drained cannellini beans, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped parsley and baby spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot with crusty bread on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4312.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2307.6

Total Fat 50.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 404.8mg	0%
Sodium 8741.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.0g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 219.1g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 1021.4mg	0%
Iron 30.1mg	0%
Potassium 9170.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 38.0%

Carbs: 42.3%