Description
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that brings warmth and comfort to any chilly day. Blending the creaminess of white beans with zesty lemon and sun-dried tomatoes, this Italian-inspired soup is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Enjoy it as a light meal on its own or pair it with crusty bread for a heartier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar (8 ounce) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 6 cups broth
- 2 cans white beans
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a Dutch oven. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
- Cook the chicken sausage and onion over medium-high heat until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Add shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and simmer for 10 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, cream, parmesan cheese, zest, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional few minutes until warmed through.
- Serve topped with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg