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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage

Name: Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 495 min
Total time: 525 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Italian Sausage (Source: 1/2 pound Italian Sausage); 2 each Onions (chopped) (Source: 2 Onions (chopped)); 3 cloves Garlic (minced) (Source: 3 cloves Garlic (minced)); 3 stalks Celery (sliced) (Source: 3 stalks Celery (sliced)); 2 each Carrots (peeled and sliced) (Source: 2 Carrots (peeled and sliced)); 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (Source: 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste); 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (Source: 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning); 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (or more chicken broth) (Source: 1/2 cup Dry White Wine (or more chicken broth)); 28 ounces Chicken Broth (Source: 28 ounces Chicken Broth); 14.5 ounce fire roasted tomatoes (I used a can of whole roasted cherry tomatoes) (Source: 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes (I used a can of whole roasted cherry tomatoes)); 15 ounce Tomato Sauce (Source: 1 (15 ounce) can Tomato Sauce); 1 each Green Pepper (diced) (Source: 1 Green Pepper (diced)); 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (optional) (Source: 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (optional)); 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers (diced) (Source: 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers (diced)); 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked) (Source: 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked)); 1 each 15 ounce can White Beans (rinsed and drained) (Source: 1 15 ounce can White Beans (rinsed and drained)); 2 cups Baby Spinach (or chopped kale (optional)) (Source: 2 cups Baby Spinach (or chopped kale (optional))); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (check for seasoning first, then salt to your taste) (Source: 1/2 teaspoon Salt (check for seasoning first, then salt to your taste))

Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage is made with 15 ounce can White Beans, Italian Sausage, and Dry White Wine.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 495 min
Total: 525 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 18 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseMediterraneanBeans & lentilsPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beans & lentils
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

2. Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

3. Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

Get to know the ingredients

Italian Sausage

In the method: Brown sausage and vegetables: Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.

Onions (chopped)

In the method: Brown sausage and vegetables: Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.

Garlic (minced)

In the method: Add the onion, garlic, celery and carrots to the hot pan and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Check for seasoning and add salt to taste, if necessary.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet, crockpot, and slow cooker. Start with this step: Brown sausage and vegetables: Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

What happens at the end?

Check for seasoning and add salt to taste, if necessary.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: savorynothings.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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