How to Make My Super Speedy Sausage & Bean Soup 🍲 (In Just 15 Minutes! ⏱)

As soon as that autumn chill hits, it’s soup o’clock! 🕰️ Early in the season, I’m all about brothy soups that keep it light but still cozy. One of my all-time faves? A ridiculously easy four-ingredient soup with spicy Italian sausage as the flavor bomb 💣, plus a crispy, toasted baguette on the side 🥖. Cuddle up in your comfiest sweater—it’s soup time!

Best part? Only a handful of ingredients 👐. Second best part? Only takes 15 minutes! Let’s do this! 🕶️

Ingredients You’ll Need:

1 tsp olive oil 🫒

12 oz spicy Italian sausage 🌶️ (de-cased if linked!)

2 cans cannellini beans 🫘 (drained & divided, fancy chef move coming up!)

1 quart chicken broth 🍗

1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach 🥬

Salt & pepper (to taste)

Optional toppings: Parmesan cheese 🧀, crushed red pepper 🌶️

Let’s Get Cookin’ 🔥

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the sausage and stir like a wild chef 🎩, crumbling it up as it browns. Give it about 7 minutes, or until it looks good enough to eat (but hold off, we’re not there yet).

2. Meanwhile, do some bean magic. 🧙 Take 1 cup of the beans, mix it with 1/2 cup of broth, and start mashing like you’re making guacamole 🥑. We’re looking for mostly smooth, folks—no bean left un-smashed.

3. Add the un-smashed beans to the pot. Let them soak up all that sausagey goodness for about 1 minute 🕐. Pour in the remaining broth and bring it to a boil. (It’s a soup rave now!) 🎉

4. Stir in your mashed beans and let everything simmer for 5–7 minutes. Sniff sniff—smells delicious already, right?

5. Skim the fat if you want a lighter bite 💁. Remove the pot from the heat, add the spinach, and watch it wilt into the pot like it was meant to be there 🌱. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, and grab your spoon! 🍲

Optional Toppings: Get extra fancy and sprinkle some Parmesan or a dash of crushed red pepper. 💥

Ways to Customize (a.k.a. Soup 2.0):

Go big on flavor: Got a rogue onion or a bit of garlic in the fridge? Toss ‘em in! Saute chopped onion with the sausage, and add minced garlic with the beans. 🌰🧄

Parmesan rind twist: Save those rinds, people! Add a Parm rind while simmering for that extra salty, umami boost. Just remember to fish it out before serving! 🎣🧀

Mix up the greens: Not feeling spinach? Toss in some kale or collards, and give them time to get tender 🌿⏳.

Spice things up: Already using spicy sausage, but if you want more heat, go ahead and sprinkle in some crushed red pepper. Or, add a splash of jalapeño pickle juice for that extra zing! 🌶️🔥

Experiment with sausage & bean pairings: Feeling daring? Try chorizo with pinto beans, or mild sausage with lupini beans. It’s soup science, and you’re the head chef! 👩‍🔬👨‍🍳

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a spoon, get cozy, and dip that baguette in—this soup's not gonna eat itself! 🍲