Simple 15-Bean Soup with Sausage & Spinach One Pot Recipe
This hearty one pot recipe delivers a comforting, flavorful 15-bean soup with the savory richness of Italian sausage, bright spinach, and aromatic herbs. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish offers a satisfying meal perfect for busy days.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 8 ounces hot or sweet Italian chicken sausage casings removed, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion chopped fine
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces 1 1/2 cups 15-bean soup mix, seasoning packet discarded, beans picked over and rinsed
- 8 ounces white mushrooms trimmed and quartered
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 ounces 4 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sausage, onion, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, and salt. Microwave the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, beans, mushrooms, baking soda, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 7 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves. Add baby spinach to the soup one handful at a time, stirring to wilt. Let the soup sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high
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