Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. This Italian-inspired soup harmonizes the creamy texture of white beans with zesty lemon notes, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals. Perfectly seasoned and packed with nutritious ingredients, this soup not only satisfies but also nourishes, ensuring each spoonful is a comforting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately six servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 jar (8 ounces) 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups broth
- 2 cans white beans
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat drained oil from sun-dried tomatoes over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and onion; cook until browned.
- Stir in shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and white beans; stir well.
- Mix in cream or whole milk along with parmesan cheese and lemon zest/juice. Heat through for a few minutes.
- Serve in bowls garnished with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (375g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg