Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creaminess without heavy cream. The trick I discovered is using a combination of cannellini beans and potatoes. This hearty, comforting soup is perfect for busy weeknights and better than takeout. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy High Protein Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep Recipe and Mediterranean Avocado Toast with Poached Egg and Feta.
Why This Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy texture without heavy cream
- Hearty and comforting
- Better than takeout
- Easy and quick to make
What You'll Need for Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- cannellini beans
- potatoes
- Italian sausage
- spinach
- onion
- garlic
- thyme
- bay leaf
- salt
- pepper
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- cannellini beans: Rinse and drain canned beans or soak and cook dried beans.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Saves time and energy by cooking beans and potatoes together quickly. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes blending the soup right in the pot easy and less messy. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- Step 1: Sauté onion, garlic, and Italian sausage until browned.
- Step 2: Add potatoes, cannellini beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Blend the soup until creamy using an immersion blender. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Step 5: Serve hot with optional toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the potatoes. They can become too soft and mushy.
- : For a smoother soup, blend it longer or add more beans.
- : Use low-sodium broth to control salt content.
Storing & Reheating Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Freezing Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Using a combination of cannellini beans and potatoes creates a creamy texture without heavy cream.
- Best substitution: Substitute Great Northern beans for cannellini beans if needed.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated, but the texture may thicken. Add a little water or broth to thin it out if needed.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water. If it's too thin, simmer it longer to reduce.
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Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- cannellini beans
- potatoes
- Italian sausage
- spinach
- onion
Seasonings
- garlic
- thyme
- bay leaf
- salt
- pepper
Optional Toppings
- grated Parmesan cheese
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté onion, garlic, and Italian sausage until browned.
- Step 2: Add potatoes, cannellini beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Blend the soup until creamy using an immersion blender. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Step 5: Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: Using a combination of cannellini beans and potatoes creates a creamy texture without heavy cream.
- Best substitution: Substitute Great Northern beans for cannellini beans if needed.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated, but the texture may thicken. Add a little water or broth to thin it out if needed.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water. If it's too thin, simmer it longer to reduce.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead and reheated. The texture may thicken, so add a little water or broth to thin it out if needed.
If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water. If it's too thin, simmer it longer to reduce.
Yes, cook the sausage in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, then proceed with the recipe.
Substitute Great Northern beans for cannellini beans if needed.
This recipe is already gluten-free. Just ensure your sausage and broth are gluten-free.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
