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    Italian White Bean Soup - Gluten & Dairy Free

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    This Italian White Bean Soup is the perfect combination of creaminess and spice. It feels so decadent and comforting but light and nutritious at the same time. Our family loves this recipe and I know you will too.

    *Originally Posted 09/2019; post updated 09/2020

    Italian White Bean Soup in a white bowl with a metal spoon and rosemary on the side

    A more traditional Italian soup would not call for coconut milk, but I created this recipe when my daughter was completely dairy free for a while. It is absolutely delicious and does not taste like coconut. If you are not dairy free, you could use heavy cream or half and half.

    Italian White Bean Soup

    What You Need:

    • Spicy (or mild) Italian Sausage
    • Onion
    • Carrots
    • Celery
    • Garlic
    • Chicken Broth
    • White Beans (cannellini)
    • Fresh Spinach
    • Rosemary
    • Bay Leaves
    • Coconut Milk (for dairy free); if not dairy free - you can use heavy cream
    • Salt & Pepper Flakes

    Italian White Bean Soup

    Let's Make Soup:

    • I use a dutch oven for this recipe - you can use any soup pot. The oil gets added to the pot over medium heat. Then we add the sausage until mostly cooked through.
    • Then we add in the aromatics (carrots, onion, celery & garlic) these get cooked with the sausage for about 3 minutes. This helps them start to develop flavor and soften a bit.
    • The remaining ingredients (except coconut milk and spinach) get added in. We bring this to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Then discard bay leaves & rosemary sprig.
    • The last step is to stir in the coconut milk (or cream if using) and the fresh spinach. The spinach will wilt perfectly into the hot soup. Remove from heat and serve!

    This soup is so comforting and perfect for a chilly night. We love to serve it with some crusty sourdough bread for dipping!

    Italian White Bean Soup

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    Italian White Bean Soup

    Sara
    Creamy and Comforting Italian White Bean Soup
    4.89 from 42 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 393 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Tbls Olive Oil
    • 1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage ground
    • 1 Yellow Onion small, diced
    • 3 cloves Garlic minced
    • 3 Carrots peeled & diced
    • 2 stalks Celery diced
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • 2 Cans of White Beans (drained) 14.5 oz, cannellini
    • 2 cups Spinach fresh
    • 1 sprig Rosemary
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • 1 cup Full Fat Coconut Milk

    Instructions
     

    • In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and cook the ground Italian sausage until mostly cooked through
    • Then add in the onion, carrots, garlic and celery. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions are translucent and the carrots are slightly tender
    • Add in the chicken broth, salt, pepper flakes, beans, rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes
    • Discard rosemary and bay leaves. Stir in the coconut milk and spinach. Remove from heat and serve.

    Video

    https://thebetteredblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ITALIAN-WHITE-BEAN-SOUP-HORIZONTAL-TBB_1.mp4

    Notes

    *If you are not dairy free - you can replace coconut milk with heavy cream
    To Make the Soup Whole30 Compliant:
    Many people have asked me how to make this soup Whole30 compliant and it's actually very easy! The first thing to note is that you need compliant Italian Sausage. I like to get mine from Pederson's Farms. You can get it online or I often find it at Sprouts!
    The next thing to replace is the beans. Beans are not Whole30 compliant, but potatoes are! You can simply sub out the beans for two russet potatoes peeled & diced. They will cook while the soup is simmering.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 13gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1561mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6118IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword clean eating, dairy free, gluten free, soup
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    Comments

    1. Lonetta

      February 13, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      Hi when you say full fat coconut milk, is that canned coconut cream or canned coconut milk?

      Reply
    2. Maria Starkey

      December 27, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      I love this soup and make it at least a few times a year. I made a mistake and bought LITE Coconut milk so I'm a little nervous about how this is going to turn out! Help, anyone else made this mistake? And will adding some 1/2 & 1/2 thicken it like it would normally be? Or should I add a can of 'full fat' coconut milk to my 'goofed' soup? Help!

      Reply
    3. Terri

      December 07, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Can it simmer all afternoon and add spinach at the end?

      Reply
      • Sara

        December 12, 2021 at 7:53 pm

        Yes, that should work just fine. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Nicole

      November 05, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was delicious!! I’ll be making this again for sure! I didn’t have spicy Italian so I used regular and I didn’t have coconut milk so I used heavy cream but it turned out fantastic even so. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    5. Kristin

      November 03, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      This was one of the/if not the best soups I have ever made!!! And I make a lot of soups. The taste is just so bold and delicious you keep going back for more. I 💯 recommend making this. AND it’s sooo easy! Husband pleaser too 😉

      Reply
    6. Sherry

      October 01, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Making this for the 2nd time in two weeks. Mmmm. I follow the recipe to a ‘T’ except for garlic, I add a few more cloves. It’s a nice light dinner with some corn bread or a good baguette. Love it. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Sherry

      September 13, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      How much is one serving? An ounce? A cup?

      Reply
    8. Kathleen Burden

      August 03, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was awesome! I will definitely make it again! My husband loved it too. It will definitely be in my soup rotation.

      Reply
      • Anne

        September 19, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Can I use lite coconut milk

        Reply
    9. Sheila

      July 25, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      I tried this recipe and was so glad I did. It’s easy to make and very delicious. One of my new favorites.

      Reply
    10. Michelle

      May 30, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      Planning on making this tomorrow! Would the recipe still be tasty if no milk was added? Have everything but coconut milk and hoping to not have to make a trip to the store haha

      Reply
    11. Samantha

      May 19, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is FANTASTIC! So easy abs flavorful. My sister tried some + ran to the store the next day to make it herself. I enjoyed this so much I am going to make it next week as well 🤍!

      Reply
    12. Alana

      March 31, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I'm really hoping to make this recipe for my family soon but my daughter is allergic to coconut. I was wondering what the best replacement would be for the coconut milk? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 31, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        Hi Alana! If you are dairy free, you can use plain unsweetened almond milk. If you are not, you can use whole milk or heavy cream. I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    13. Chelsey

      March 19, 2021 at 5:33 am

      5 stars
      This is legit the best soup I’ve ever made! I was so impressed at how delicious and gourmet it turned out. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 19, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        5 stars
        So glad to hear you enjoyed it Chelsey!

        Reply
    14. Jess

      March 13, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      This is one of our go to soups! Seriously, so easy and flavorful! Sometimes I just use Italian chicken sausages and chop them up! Such a quick weeknight staple for us!

      Reply
    15. Emily Workman

      March 01, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is sooooooo good and it's a nice break from similar-ish soups that call for potatoes. We I prep a soup for our lunches every week so im tried a lot and this is definitely my favorite. Even better than the Zuppa Toscana we eat a lot.

      Reply
    16. Kristin S.

      February 27, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was so good I had a bowl for breakfast today too. The flavors are incredible and it’s so satisfying. Great recipe!

      Reply
    17. Laura

      January 15, 2021 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! Do the leftovers freeze well? Should I leave the spinach out if freezing?

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 19, 2021 at 5:31 pm

        I have not tried freezing this, so I am not sure how well it would work.

        Reply
    18. Adrian D.

      January 04, 2021 at 1:23 am

      5 stars
      Amazing. Absolutely amazing. Easy to make, easy to make my wife and 7-year-old daughter satisfied with this wonderful dish. Followed the recipe as written, and swapped out the coconut cream with heavy cream. (Added the red pepper flakes after, versus incorporating during cooking, on account of my young one's aversion to spiciness.) And, when serving, we topped with some freshly grated parmesan! A gorgeous dish indeed.

      Reply
    19. Amy

      December 19, 2020 at 11:53 am

      Can you make this in advance? Maybe add spinach when I make the next day?

      Reply
      • Sara

        December 23, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        5 stars
        Yes absolutely, it re-heats well with the spinach too!

        Reply
    20. Jan

      October 09, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night. It was delicious. A comfort food soup. I did not have bayleaves and I used cream instead of coconut milk. Paired it with a cheesy, zucchini cornbread. Cant wait for dinner tonight for leftovers

      Reply
      • Dianne

        October 13, 2020 at 1:50 pm

        5 stars
        I made the soup today and it turned out perfect!! I forgot to add the minced garlic so I sprinkled garlic powder on top at the very end👍👍 it was excellent.

        Reply
    21. Penny

      July 27, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing! We added 1 jalapeno pepper with seeds and doubled the both, everything else the same. I would add a little more beans, although my husband loved it as is.

      Reply
      • Sara

        August 20, 2020 at 9:51 am

        5 stars
        So happy that you enjoyed it Penny, love the addition of the jalapeño! We love spice in our family too 🙂

        Reply
    22. rafa

      June 24, 2020 at 5:02 am

      Has anyone tried to make vegan version?

      Reply
      • Sara

        August 20, 2020 at 9:50 am

        5 stars
        Hi Rafa, I have not personally made a vegan version of this recipe, but I would love to know how it turns out if you try it!

        Reply
        • Ashley

          November 29, 2020 at 10:12 am

          5 stars
          I am making a vegan version right now and just subbed the Italian sausage for Field Roast brand vegan Italian sausage. Saute the vegan sausage first and remove to add it back later as it will fall apart if left to simmer for too long. You can add the sausage the last 5-10 mins of simmering. I also used veggie broth instead of chicken. The vegan sausage releases the same flavour and spices as real sausage for an aromatic and delicious soup!

          Reply
    23. Lisa

      April 28, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Is the coconut milk sweetened or unsweetened? I am in the middle of making the soup and have unsweetened.

      Reply
      • Sara

        August 20, 2020 at 9:49 am

        5 stars
        Hi Lisa, I don't normally get to comments as you are making the recipe, but you were correct in getting unsweetened. Hope you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    24. Simone

      January 14, 2020 at 6:50 am

      Do you rinse the beans after you drain them?

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 11, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        5 stars
        I don't, but you can do it if you prefer that!

        Reply
    25. Kristen Jonet

      September 27, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely LOVE this recipe! Turned our perfect and the only small change I made was using dried Rosemary instead of fresh. I paired the soup with take & bake bread for a perfect meal. My husband raved about this soup, despite disliking all "Italian" soups. Ha!

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 29, 2019 at 8:13 pm

        5 stars
        Woo hoo! I'm so glad that you guys loved it, thank you for sharing!

        Reply

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