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White Bean Soup with Sweet Italian Sausa




Source of Recipe


McCormick






Recipe Introduction


This simple, hearty soup is an ideal way to warm up mealtime. It features sweet Italian sausage, accented by the flavors of pickling spice and sage. Kale, collard or turnip greens add a splash of color to this delicious main dish soup.





List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon McCormick® Mixed Pickling Spice
  
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained, divided
  
• 1/2 pound mild (sweet) Italian sausage, crumbled
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage
  
• 1/4 pound greens, such as kale, collards or turnip greens, stems and center ribs discarded, chopped
  






Instructions



1. Place the pickling spice in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Tie tightly with a long piece of string. Mash 1 can of beans in a medium bowl until smooth
   
2. Cook and stir Italian sausage, onion, carrots, and garlic in a 4-quart saucepot or Dutch oven on medium heat until sausage is cooked and vegetables are softened. Add mashed beans, broth, pickling spice bundle, sage, and greens.
   
3. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 20 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in remaining can of beans. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove pickling spice bundle.
   






Final Comments


Makes 7 (1 cup) servings

Slow Cooker Directions: Prepare as directed in Steps 1 and 2. Transfer ingredients to 4-quart slow cooker; cover. Cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours. Stir in remaining can of beans. Cook on HIGH 15 minutes longer. Remove pickling spice bundle.