Italian Beans and Greens Soup with Sausage

This Italian Beans and Greens Soup with Sausage is packed with SO MUCH good stuff! Italian sausage plays the starring role in this bowl of happiness and is accompanied by an array of super veggies. Every bite will warm your soul and drag you out of the depths of a dark, cold winter. As if this soup couldn't get any better, grab a rustic loaf of bread to soak up all the goodness. I think this is the cure for winter blues right here, try it for yourself!

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This is my go-to soup for many reasons; it's so quick to make, the ingredients are healthy and flavorful, and there is minimal clean-up (my favorite). This soup is hearty and full of delicious vegetables that add texture to every bite. This is a great weeknight soup when you don't have time to cook an elaborate meal. Grab yourself a loaf of rustic Italian bread and you've got yourself an easy and flavorful dinner for the whole family!

Ingredients for Italian Beans and Greens Soup with Sausage

This soup boils down to the quality of ingredients that are used. If you're able to spend a little extra, I highly recommend using pancetta and San Marzano tomatoes. The difference is truly noticeable and the flavor is extremely high quality. However you decide to make this soup, it will taste great no matter what ingredients you chose to use!

• pancetta or bacon - for vegans and vegetarians, substitute with plant-based bacon.
• Italian sausage - for vegans and vegetarians, substitute with plant-based sausage. I recently made this soup with hot Italian venison sausage and OMG was it good!
• yellow onion
• garlic
• carrots
• cannellini beans
• diced or crushed tomatoes - for high quality flavor, I recommend using San Marzano tomatoes.
• vegetable broth
• dried rosemary
• kale
• salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese

Here's what else you'll need:

• large pot or Dutch oven with lid
• cutting board and knife
• stirring spoon
• ladle to serve
• measuring cups and spoons
• can opener

How to Make Italian Beans and Greens Soup with Sausage

If you like minimal cleanup after cooking, then this recipe is for you! This entire soup is made in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. This is one of my favorite weeknight fall and winter recipes because it comes together quickly and it's so cozy. This soup warms me up when the weather starts to turn and brings me a little bit of joy in every bite.

1. Add the bacon and the sausage to a large pot and cook until the bacon is crisp and most of the fat has rendered out of the meat. Remove the meat using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Add the onion and carrots to the pot and sauté until vegetables have softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in the diced tomatoes, beans and broth and season with salt, pepper and rosemary. Stir well to combine then remove the pot from the heat.
3. Purée about half of the soup using an immersion blender then add the cooked bacon, sausage and kale. Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat and let simmer. Serve with a chunk of fresh Italian bread for dipping.

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Please let me know how your Italian Beans and Greens Soup with Sausage turns out in the comments below. I can't wait to hear from you!

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