SAUSAGE & CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP

Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup image

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook this at least once a week. It's a tasty way to keep my lunchbox full of healthy options. -Marilyn McGinnis, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch escarole or spinach, chopped
4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook the sausage and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the beans, broth, water, wine and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add escarole; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.