Sausage Bean Soup

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Sausage Bean Soup, a comforting one-pot meal that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for chilly days. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines savory Italian sausage, tender cannellini and kidney beans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables simmered in a rich, herb-infused broth. The balance of mild or spicy sausage with fragrant dried thyme and oregano creates a robust, satisfying dish that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this protein-packed soup is easy to make and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a simple salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and enjoy a bowl of delicious homemade goodness that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.

Step 3

To the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), cannellini beans, and kidney beans.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3554.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2362.8

Total Fat 129.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 266.8mg	0%
Sodium 9301.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 136.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 800.2mg	0%
Iron 29.0mg	0%
Potassium 6691.4mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 29.6%