WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND FRESH SPINACH

White Bean Soup With Italian Sausage and Fresh Spinach image

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb turkey or 1 lb pork Italian sausage, castings removed
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 celery, with leaves chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
14 1/2 ounces petite diced tomatoes, with juice
15 ounces cannellini beans or 15 ounces other white beans, drained and rinsed
6 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add sausages (remove the castings) and saute until beginning to brown, breaking into small pieces, about 5 minutes.
Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, basil,rosemary, red pepper and sage. Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes with juice and beans. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
Just before serving bring to a simmer and stir in the spinach to wilt.
Ladle hot soup into pre-heated bowls.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 444.4, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 47.8