Description
Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines savory sausage, vibrant spinach, and creamy white beans in a fragrant broth, creating a flavorful experience that warms both body and soul. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s easy to prepare in your slow cooker—simply toss in the ingredients and let it simmer to perfection. Enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Brown the sliced sausage in the same skillet until cooked through.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to the slow cooker; add spinach, beans, broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 40mg