Sausage & White Bean Soup

Name: Sausage & White Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage, in the casing; 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, minced; 2 medium onions, in medium dice; 2 medium carrots, peeled and in medium dice; 2 medium celery stalks, in medium dice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 3 (15.8 ounce) cans great Northern or other white beans, undrained; 1 quart chicken broth (carton or can)

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Instead of starting with a hambone (which you won't have unless you've just eaten a baked ham) and dried beans (which require significant soaking and simmering time), simply open cans of chicken broth and beans. Minced prosciutto instantly transforms commercial chicken broth into a ham-flavored soup base. Italian sausage reinforces the pork flavor and makes the soup substantial and satisfying. Mashing some of the canned beans thickens the soup and gives it the body of one that's been long simmered. Sauteed onions, carrots and celery add depth of flavor and ensure the soup's homemade feel.

Recipe by Ben S.

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage, in the casing
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, minced
2 medium onions, in medium dice
2 medium carrots, peeled and in medium dice
2 medium celery stalks, in medium dice
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 (15.8 ounce) cans great Northern or other white beans, undrained
1 quart chicken broth (carton or can)

Directions

Heat oil in a large, deep saute pan or soup kettle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add sausages; cook, turning once or twice, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Sausage will not be fully cooked at this point.) Remove from pan. When cool enough to handle, cut into slices 1/4-inch thick.
Add prosciutto, onions, carrots, celery and thyme to the empty skillet; cook, stirring often, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mash one can of beans with a fork into a chunky puree. Add broth, whole and mashed beans, and sausage; cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, to blend flavors, 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes; serve.

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Picnic tip

Transfer to a 2-quart Thermos-type bottle after the first simmer. Can be cooked ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

561	Calories
33g	Fat
40g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 561
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 11g	56%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 786mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 123mg	9%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 922mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.