Description
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings. This hearty soup features a rich blend of sun-dried tomatoes, spicy Italian chicken sausage, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy broth that’s brightened with zesty lemon. Packed with nutritious ingredients like white beans and vibrant vegetables, this recipe is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare—making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just under an hour, you can serve up a bowl of deliciousness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar (8 oz) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 lb spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 6 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion; cook until browned.
- Stir in shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, cream, lemon zest, and juice. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg