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    The Life Jolie » Main/Entree » Bean and Sausage Soup

    Bean and Sausage Soup

    Published: Oct 18, 2018 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    If you're looking for a hearty, delicious soup to warm you up on the coldest nights, this Bean and Sausage Soup is a total winner! Made with 3 different types of beans, Italian sausage and fresh escarole in a tomato broth, this is a seriously easy dinner the whole family will love!

    If you're looking for a hearty, delicious soup to warm you up on the coldest nights, this Bean and Sausage Soup is a total winner!

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    Bean and Sausage Soup

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    This is a recipe I've been eating for a while, given to my Aunt by her sister-in-law. It's a hearty Italian sausage soup made with plenty of beans and fresh escarole in a flavorful tomato broth. I like to call it a stew (an assertion to which my sister immediately rolls her eyes and reminds me that this is, in fact, a soup).

    Often we don't even bother adding pasta because this is plenty filling and satisfying without it. So I figured a good compromise was to keep the pasta on the side for those who want to add it (and that way, it doesn't suck up all that delicious broth!). And as with all my soups, I highly recommend serving this with a nice, crusty, warm loaf of Italian bread for dipping!

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    Tips for making Sausage, Escarole and Bean soup

    • This recipe makes a ton of soup. It's really easy to halve the recipe and you'll still have plenty left over.
    • Although I always rinse my beans after removing them from the can, this recipes calls for you to include the juices from the cans of beans.
    • This will last up to a week in the refrigerator.
    • Taste the soup for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
    • I highly recommend garnishing with Romano or Parmesan cheese.

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    Frequently asked questions about this Tuscan Bean Soup with Sausage

    • How do you prepare the escarole for the soup? I like to remove the stalks first. Be sure to clean your escarole well- my Grandma used to soak and rinse it 2-3 times, changing the water out between each soak. You can also buy it pre-washed, which is my preferred method as I hate washing greens.
    • Does this soup freeze well? Yes, it definitely does! I'd recommend adding pasta after thawing, if you're planning on adding some.
    • Can this soup be made vegetarian? Yes, simply omit the sausage or substitute it for meatless sausage and substitute the chicken brother for vegetable broth. And of course always taste prior to serving and adjust seasonings as needed (be aware the flavor may be different or less robust that the meat version).
    • Can I make this soup recipe healthier? You definitely can by using Italian sausage made from poultry and omitting the pasta if you're looking to have less carbs in your diet. Note: if you're using poultry sausage, you might consider spraying a little cooking spray into the pan before browning the sausage as poultry sausage doesn't release as much grease as pork sausage.

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    Helpful tools:

    1. Large saute pan
    2. Wooden spoon
    3. Chef's knife
    4. Cutting board
    5. Measuring cups
    6. Measuring spoons
    7. Cast iron dutch oven or this kind of dutch oven
    8. Ladle
    If you're looking for a hearty, delicious soup to warm you up on the coldest nights, this Bean and Sausage Soup is a total winner! Made with 3 different types of beans, Italian sausage and fresh escarole in a tomato broth, this is a seriously easy dinner the whole family will love!

    Bean and Sausage Soup

    Jessy Freimann
    If you're looking for a hearty, delicious soup to warm you up on the coldest nights, this Bean and Sausage Soup is a total winner!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large white onions, diced
    • 1 heaping Tablespoon garlic, minced
    • 1 1 pound package hot Italian sausage, casings removed
    • 1 1 pound package mild Italian sausage, casings removed
    • 2 bunches fresh escarole, cleaned, trimmed and cut into 2 inch chunks
    • 1 quart chicken broth
    • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce
    • 5 14 ounce cans your favorite beans, undrained (the original recipes says a mixture of white, pink and red beans).
    • 1 pound ditalini pasta, cooked to al dente as per package directions
    • Romano or Parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add sausage, onions and garlic and brown stirring often and using a wooden spoon to break up the sausage.
    • While the sausage browns, blanch the escarole in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minutes and drain.
    • Place the drained escarole back into the large pot and add the chicken broth., crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and sausage mixture. 
    • Bring to a boil over medium high heat and once boiling reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring periodically.
    • Stir the beans and their liquid into the pot and continue simmering for another 30-45 minutes, stirring periodically.
    • Serve immediately with cooked pasta on the side and top with Romano or Parmesan cheese. 

    Notes

    This lasts for a week in the refrigerator and freezes well.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you tried this recipe please comment and rate it 🙂 I love hearing your feedback and answering your questions!

    Some of my other favorite soup recipes include:

    • Easiest Ever Taco Soup
    • Ham and Potato Soup
    • Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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