Sausage and White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or sweet), casings removed
• 1 15-oz can canned white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil(optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• to taste salt(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion, mince the garlic, drain and rinse the white beans, and chop parsley if using.

2. 2

   Brown the sausage (about 10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   Build the soup base (about 5 minutes): Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic, oregano, and basil. Cook until fragrant.

4. 4

   Simmer (about 10 minutes): Add white beans and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until flavors meld and the soup is hot throughout. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

5. 5

   Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with parsley if using.