Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

For a hearty soup that's ready in just 35 minutes, try this Italian sausage and bean soup with a beefy, tomato-based broth, fresh herbs, and two kinds of beans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• 10 cups beef broth
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 1.5 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Add broth, black beans, butter beans, diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.