Tuscan-Style Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

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A hearty soup featuring Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and fragrant herbs that evoke the flavors of Tuscany. This italian-inspired comfort food ready in about 55 minutes pairs medium, diced yellow onion, medium, diced carrots, diced celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.5 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 2 diced medium carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp crushed dried rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cans (15 oz each) drained and rinsed cannellini beans and 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle each with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Tuscan-Style Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Tuscan-Style Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced yellow onion from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Tuscan-Style Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Tuscan-Style Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Tuscan-Style Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup?

Italian comfort food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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