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Simply Recipes / Sara Haas
As the weather cools off, I find myself craving soup.
Early in the season, I want brothy soups that feel light but satisfying.
Simply Recipes / Sara Haas
One of my favorites is a simple four-ingredient soup that uses flavorful spicy Italian sausage as the base.
The best part of this recipe is that it doesnt require many ingredients.
The second best part is it takes about 15 minutes to whip up.
Simply Recipes / Sara Haas
I start by cooking the sausage in a bit of oil in a large saucepan.
Once thats fully cooked, I add some of the beans along with some broth.
I mash the remaining beans with a bit of the broth, then add that to the pot too.
Simply Recipes / Sara Haas
Thisgives the soup bodyand a subtle creamy texture, without having to add another ingredient.
I let that simmer for a few minutes then stir in a bag of baby spinach.
I always serve this soup with some kind of toasted, sliced bread for dipping in the flavorful broth.
I love sourdough, but a baguette or even a soft roll would be fantastic.
Add the sausage and cook, stirring to crumble, until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, transfer 1 cup of the beans to a bowl along with 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
Use the back of a fork to press and mash until mostly smooth.
Add the spinach and stir to combine.
Once the spinach is just wilted, taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.
Portion into bowls and serve.
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