Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Introduction

Tuscan Bean Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that brings the warm flavors of Italy to your kitchen. With crispy bacon, smoky sausage, tender cannellini beans, and fragrant herbs, this soup is rich, creamy, and full of depth. The addition of heavy cream gives it a silky texture, while paprika and rosemary add a subtle smoky and earthy aroma. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a cozy, satisfying meal, this soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• 2 medium onions, chopped (about 300 g / 10.5 oz)
• 6 oz (170 g / 6 oz) smoked sausage, cut into small pieces (any smoked variety works)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 38 oz (2 cans / 1.08 kg) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked, 2 g / 0.07 oz)
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (1 g / 0.04 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped (1 g / 0.04 oz)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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