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Cozy Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage

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A hearty and comforting slow cooker soup featuring creamy white beans, savory Italian sausage, and fresh Tuscan herbs. Perfect for cozy nights and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups dry white beans (Cannellini or Navy), soaked overnight or quick-soaked
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no-salt-added
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup white wine (optional, dry white like Pinot Grigio)
  • 2 cups baby spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak 1½ cups dry white beans overnight in cold water, covering by a few inches. For quick soak, boil beans for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before cooking.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 1 pound Italian sausage, breaking into chunks, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer sausage to crockpot, leaving drippings in pan.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and sliced carrots over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant. Transfer to crockpot.
  4. Add soaked and drained beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and optional white wine to crockpot. Stir to combine.
  5. Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt (start with about 1 teaspoon), black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beans are tender but not mushy.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in chopped baby spinach or kale. Cover and let wilt.
  8. Remove herb sprigs and bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Soak beans to reduce cooking time and improve texture. Brown sausage first for richer flavor. Use low sodium broth to control saltiness. Add greens near the end to keep them fresh and vibrant. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. White wine is optional but recommended for brightness.

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