Ingredients
- Mild Italian sausage
- Yellow onion
- Celery
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Italian seasoning
- Great Northern beans
- Fresh baby spinach
- Heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage (10-15 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium; add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened (3-5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed beans; bring to a simmer for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based options or extra veggies. Adjust seasonings according to taste for added flavor. Experiment with different greens like kale or Swiss chard.
