Description
Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup is a comforting Italian dish that warms the soul with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This hearty soup features savory ground Italian sausage, tender baby gold potatoes, and creamy navy beans, all simmered in a delicious chicken broth. Enhanced by the addition of basil pesto, it’s perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings alike. With straightforward preparation steps and simple ingredients, this soup can be ready in under an hour—making it an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight meal or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- Ground Italian sausage
- Baby gold potatoes
- Chicken broth
- Navy beans
- Half-and-half
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Basil pesto
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the ground Italian sausage until browned. Remove excess grease with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same pot until soft. Sprinkle in flour and gradually add 1 cup of chicken broth, stirring until thickened.
- Add remaining chicken broth and diced potatoes; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in navy beans and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mix in half-and-half and return the cooked sausage to the pot; serve with a scoop of basil pesto stirred in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg