Worknight Dinner Recipe: Spicy Sausage, White Bean & Spinach Soup

Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Weekend Cooking, Worknight Dinners October 4, 2010

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Remember when I used to write one of these every single week? For almost two years you had visual proof that I cooked dinner at least once a week but these days, you’re forced to place actual trust in my word and give me the benefit of the doubt.

Well, I promise. I would never lead you astray.

I’m not going to be all cliche and tell you that it’s fall so it’s time! for! soup! but what I will tell you is that soup is a really easy way to cook yourself a meal with minimal prep and as few pans to wash as possible. In a nutshell, we have quick, easy, healthy – the perfect trifecta.

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Spicy Sausage, White Bean and Spinach Soup

Author: Maris Callahan

Recipe type: Cooking for a Crowd, Worknight Dinners

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added navy beans, drained and rinsed
4 links fully cooked andouille sausage
3 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Bring broth and tomatoes to a boil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add beans and sausages and bring to a boil.
Cook, uncovered for about 8 minutes or until soup is thoroughly heated. Stir in spinach, cook 1 minute or until spinach has wilted. Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese, if desired.
Note: I've made this several times and each time, I've gotten more creative with the ingredients. Optional add-ins include: 1 cup of cooked rice, 1 cup of your favorite veggies (celery, leeks, carrots). Mix and match to create a delicious soup with a spicy base!

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Maris Callahan

Maris Callahan has been blogging about cooking, dining and entertaining since 2008. A public relations director by day, Maris is also a brand spokesperson, freelance writer and media relations expert with more than 10 years experience working with consumer brands. She lives in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood with her boyfriend Brad, chihuahua Henry and a very well-stocked pantry.