I have tried a LOT of soup recipes because I’m always looking for ways to get my family to consume more homemade broth. It is so nourishing!
An ancient proverb says that good broth can resurrect the dead. I don’t know about that, but it certainly is tasty!
This Italian bean soup is absolutely delicious and tastes just as great as a leftover. I don’t recall where I got the recipe, but it has been a staple in our family’s winter meal rotation for years. That is saying something because I only keep the best recipes in my recipe box.
Everyone in the family loves it and that is quite an accomplishment around here!
It takes 30 minutes or less and is such an easy recipe. If you’re pressed for time around dinner, you can whip your soup up a little earlier in the day and then leave it in the slow cooker to simmer for a few hours.
It would be just wonderful with a big piece of crusty homemade sourdough. (I’m sharing a tutorial to make your own whole wheat sourdough starter really soon)
| ITALIAN BEAN SOUP RECIPE serves 4-6 people 1 pound of sweet italian sausage 1 medium onion diced garlic to taste (1-2 cloves is plenty) 1 2/3 cup cooked great Northern beans (this equals 1 can, but I try to avoid canned products due to cancer causing BPA) 1 2/3 cup black beans (or 1 can) 1 2/3 cups of diced tomatoes and their juices (or 1 can) 3-4 cups of broth 1 teaspoon dried basil Cook sausage and onion until the sausage is cooked through. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Or, place in crockpot on low for a few hours. |
Looks wonderful and sounds delicious! Love bean soup:)
Thanks, Sue. It's one of our favorites :)
Katie
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This would be super yummy with Italian ground turkey, I think I might try it. Thanks for the idea!
I love homemade soups – looks so hearty and full of depth.
Ooooo…. love hearty soups!
They do hit the spot on a wintry day, don't they?
Katie
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Thanks, Belinda!
Katie
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You're welcome! I bet it would be yummy that way.
Katie
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I make a similar soup, but with smoked turkey sausage. It gives amazing flavor, but it's pretty healthy.
"An ancient proverb says that good broth can resurrect the dead."
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I like the Italian sausage in this! I will definitely be trying it. Sounds right up my alley.
This looks wonderful! We have the same thing – great recipes we use over and over again!
It is hard to find awesome recipes so when we find a good one we like to keep it, too :)
Katie
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Your soup looks delicious, and I agree that homemade broth is best! I'm hosting a weekly blog carnival specifically for soups, stocks and chowders, every Sunday! I would love it if you would come over and post this recipe. Here's a link with more information:
http://easynaturalfood.com/2011/10/17/introducing…
I hope to see you there!
Debbie
Thanks for the invitation, Debbie. I will try to stop by.
Katie
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Thanks, Debbie. I will try to come by.
Katie
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It is a hearty meal. Hope you like it as much as we do.
Katie
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I am your newest follower, I follow you on FBtoo! I love this soup, yum! So great to see you ! Nettie
A [erfect soup for the winter chills.. thanks for sharing at Deep Root At Home…blessings!
Bookmarking! I have a hard time finding soups my boyfriend likes, but I think this will work. I like every single ingredient.
Great! Hope you guys love it!
Katie
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