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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup

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A hearty and cozy slow cooker soup featuring Italian sausage, white beans, and fresh herbs that meld together for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. While the sausage browns, dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
  3. Add the browned sausage, white beans, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and beans are tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove rosemary sprigs before serving.
  7. Serve hot, optionally drizzling with extra virgin olive oil or sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan. Pair with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

Brown the sausage first to add caramelized flavor. If using canned beans, add them at the start but avoid overcooking by adding them later if preferred. Remove rosemary sprigs before serving. Adjust seasoning at the end. Add broth or water if soup is too thick. Can be made in Instant Pot using sauté and pressure cook functions.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, Tuscan soup, white bean soup, sausage soup, Italian sausage, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty soup

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