Hearty Italian Comfort Food (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound mild Italian sausage
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1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
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3 ribs celery, diced
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2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
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2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
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2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
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½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
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parsley, chopped for garnish
# Instructions:
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To a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat, and stir occasionally (about 10-15 minutes).
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Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until onions have softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
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Add chicken broth and beans. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 6-7 minutes, or until the celery and carrots have softened.
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Add heavy cream and spinach. Continue to cook until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
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Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
# Notes:
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This soup tastes even better when reheated as the flavors continue to develop
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For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days