Whether you're out tailgating before the big game Sunday or staying home watching on the tube, this warm and hearty soup will definitely be the winner! Delicious white beans, onions, spinach, and tomatoes simmered with meaty, flavorful diced sausage links and topped with shredded parmesan cheese. Don't forget the game!
White Bean & Sausage Soup
Directions
- In a large stock pot brown sausage links until dark golden color over medium heat. Remove from pot and drain. Cut links into 1 inch pieces. Set aside.
- Add olive oil to stock pot and turn heat to med high. Stir in chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic cooking for another minute. Return cut-up sausage pieces to stock pot.
- Stir in chicken stock, drained beans, tomatoes, thyme, spinach, and basil. Season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, turn down to simmer, and cook for about 20 minutes. This is a soup best not overcooked. Everything stays fresher and healthier with a nice color.
Notes
This is a healthy, hearty soup that is great for Sunday lunches watching your favorite game on television served with hot cornbread muffins or a crusty French bread.
Also a great make-ahead soup for tailgating parties.
Freeze any leftovers for another meal.
To Serve
Serve bowls of hot soup topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
4
servings
20 min
prep time
30 - 45 min
cook time
ingredients
10 to 12 links of Swaggerty's Farm All Natural sausage links
2 tbsp olive oil
1 can of white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini) drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 to 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with juice
1 tsp dried thyme
2 large handfuls of baby spinach (one 5 oz box or one small bag)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping
Level of complexity:
Easy
Number of ingredients:
11
Pairs well with:
Hot cornbread muffins, french bread
Special Kitchen Tools:
N/A
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