Spicy Pasta Bean and Sausage Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Spicy Pasta Bean and Sausage Soup, a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for chilly evenings or weeknight dinners! Featuring savory bites of spicy Italian sausage, tender cannellini beans, and small pasta simmered in a rich tomato and chicken broth base, this soup is elevated with a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrition, while a generous topping of grated Parmesan cheese brings a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 50 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is easy to prepare and perfect when served with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of its bold, comforting flavors. A true soul-warming recipe packed with protein, spice, and a medley of textures that'll leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow)
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the can of diced tomatoes along with their juice and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Return the cooked sausage to the pot, then stir in the cannellini beans and pasta. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 6

Add the fresh spinach to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring until wilted.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2855.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2794.1

Total Fat 151.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 407.4mg	0%
Sodium 10668.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 172.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1019.4mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 2913.9mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 26.2%