Description
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines comforting flavors with nutritious ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features tender white beans, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy broth brightened by zesty lemon. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, this soup offers warmth and satisfaction in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar 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
Instructions
- 1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil from sun-dried tomatoes over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion, cooking until browned. Stir in shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 2. Pour in the broth and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 3. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, cream, lemon zest, and juice; stir until heated through.
- 4. Serve warm with optional garnishes like extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg