Description
Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. This delightful soup features savory ground Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and creamy white beans, all simmered in a rich broth accented by the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant basil pesto. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends and family, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also an excellent option for meal prep, as the flavors deepen and improve after a day in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 to 19 ounces ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups yellow onion (finely diced, 1 large onion)
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups baby gold potatoes (diced, unpeeled)
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can navy beans
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely diced, plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups half-and-half
- Basil pesto
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and brown the ground Italian sausage with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened. Stir in flour and gradually add chicken broth, creating a thick base.
- Add diced potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until tender (about 15 minutes).
- Incorporate navy beans and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in half-and-half until heated through. Return sausage to the pot; stir well.
- Serve in bowls with a swirl of basil pesto on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg