ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP

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My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my sons' favorite. Loaded with sausage, chicken, beans and spinach, the quick soup is nice for special occasions, too. -Kim Knight Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into 1-inch slices
2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onions over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. , Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the spinach and heat just until wilted. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Mrkhan 007
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and sausage. It's a great meal for a cold winter day.


Abiodun Dosunmu
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Usman Tijjani
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are very well-balanced.


Christina Hoffman
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Elpi Bello
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I love the addition of sausage to this soup. It gives it a really hearty and flavorful taste.


masi Life
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


austin drake
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Yjggjjggu Hjgg
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I highly recommend it.


rose day
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is really good. It's very flavorful and satisfying.


muhmmad shahid
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal.


enoch divine
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this.


Joyce_uavl 22
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Sherazi king
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Jefferson Capillan
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This soup is so flavorful and heartwarming. I love the combination of vegetables and sausage. It's a great way to use up leftover veggies, too.


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