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Creamy Cannellini Soup: Pure Comfort - Cannellini soup: savor this hearty and creamy Italian-inspired dish in under an hour. Perfect for a cozy, satisfying week

Creamy Cannellini Soup: Pure Comfort

Cannellini soup is a wonderfully creamy and satisfying dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This recipe combines the subtle nuttiness of cannellini beans with savory Italian sausage and fresh vegetables, creating a deeply flavorful meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare. It's an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner when you crave something wholesome yet quick. I find a good cannellini soup always hits the spot, especially on a chilly evening. The blend of textures and flavors in th
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage
  • 1 russet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 30 ounces canned cannellini beans (2 x 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed, divided)
  • 4 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1 tablespoon pesto, more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine diced onion, Italian sausage, and chopped celery in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sausage has no pink remaining, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped potato, Italian seasoning, one can of cannellini beans, and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the remaining cannellini beans and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Stir the blended bean mixture into the soup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in 1 tablespoon of pesto. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish individual servings with 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

- For an extra creamy cannellini soup, use an immersion blender to partially purée some of the vegetables directly in the pot before adding the blended beans.
- If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use ground pork or chicken seasoned with a pinch of fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano.
- Store leftover cannellini soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It reheats beautifully on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.