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Crockpot Tuscan Sausage White Bean Soup

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Crockpot Tuscan sausage white bean soup is a hearty and comforting recipe that will leave you craving for more. This sausage soup is perfect for those lazy evenings or bustling weeknights when you need an easy and satisfying meal. The best part is your kitchen will be filled with the aroma of Italian sausage cooking with cannellini beans and herbs…comfort food with a touch of Mediterranean. Instructions to make this sausage & bean soup in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 15 ounces canned white beans, drained & rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Heat oil large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and cook, until it is no longer pink. Crumble the sausage as it cooks. Drain grease and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
  4. Add the kale. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add the oil, ground sausage, onion, and garlic to the pot. Cook 5-7 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink. Crumble the sausage as it cooks. Drain excess grease from the pot.
  2. Pour in beef broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Stir in the all the remaining ingredients except the kale. 
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 20 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
  4. Open the lid and stir in the kale. Let sit in the Instant Pot for 5-10 minutes or until the kale is soft.

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