Sausage and White Bean Soup Recipe
It is a little chilly here so a nice, hearty soup really fits the bill. This soup has a lot going for it. First of all, it’s not leftovers. Second, this is really very healthy for you and it comes in under 400 calories per serving. Plus, with all those beans and greens, you will be getting a good dose of fiber. Lastly, it’s quick to put together. It takes about 30 minutes for this soup to be finished.
Ingredients
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 7 oz. diced smoked turkey sausage
- 1 t. dry rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 t. kosher salt
- 1/2 t. pepper
- 2 cups fresh, chopped spinach( or 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed)
- 3 - 15 oz. cans white beans
- 4 c. fat free chicken broth
- 1/8 t. cayenne pepper ( optional)
- Grated Parmesan to serve
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until just softened. Add in sausage and garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add in rosemary, bay, salt and pepper, and spinach. Sauté for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan. Serve alongside a salad and some crusty bread. Serves 4 to 6
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 656g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 523 | |
| Calories from Fat 88 | 17% |
| Total Fat 9.97g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.49g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 2111mg | 88% |
| Potassium 1751mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 75.8g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.1g | 57% |
| Sugars 4.5g | 3% |
| Protein 35.3g | 56% |
