Italian Peasant Soup Recipe

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My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my sons' favorite. Loaded with sausage, chicken, beans and spinach, the quick soup is nice for special occasions, too. —Kim Knight Hamburg, Pennsylvania

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Italian Peasant Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 11 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links, casings removed and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onions over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink.
  • Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the spinach and heat just until wilted. Serve with cheese if desired. Yield: 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 169 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 471 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Peasant Soup in Quick Cooking January/February 2003, p27

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Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by pdhughes

This is one of our favorite soups. I do use the ground Italian turkey sausage instead for a healthier version. I think it is a very attractive soup to serve with all the various colors.


Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by Springscook

Enjoyed it very much!


Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by ltdkrog

Easy to make and delicious! I made it just with the chicken since I don't like italian sausage.....


Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by kerly4

One of our favorite soups. We use ground mild Italian sausage and sometimes leave out the chicken. We also add an extra can or two of chicken broth to make it a little soupier. Love this recipe!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2011 by EstherJanzen

Have made it many times and we love it, even my son who doesn't love soup


Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2010 by linspr1ng@aol.com

This soup was great...my husband loved it and he doesn't like many soups. Will make it again.


Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by Vicki Estes

Love, love love this recipe. I've been making it for years. I'm going to try it w/ lower fat butterball turkey Italian sausage.


Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2009 by eagleswingz

This soup was very good with lots of flavor! It was easy to make and did not take alot of prep time. I let it simmer a little longer than the recipe called for. Turned out great first time around.


Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by badkitty

This soup is so delicious! My husband loves it and he doen't even like spinach!

 
 
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