Mediterranean Diet Friendly Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup

This slow-cooked soup is built on creamy cannellini beans, hearty lacinato kale, and a garlicky tomato broth that turns rich and thick once a portion of the beans get mashed right in the pot. Diced onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning give the base real depth, while a hit of red pepper flakes and a finishing squeeze of fresh lemon juice keep every spoonful bright rather than heavy. The slow cooker does all the work here, letting the beans go silky-tender and the kale wilt down into soft, savory ribbons that soak up the broth beautifully. It's the kind of rustic, vegetable-and-legume-forward bowl that fits naturally into a Mediterranean way of eating, especially ladled over crusty bread. Simple pantry staples and a long, low simmer are really all it takes to get a deeply flavorful, wholesome dinner on the table.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb mild italian sausage, casings removed
Abbot's Plant-Rich Italian Sausage
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Chef's tip
Choose link-style plant Italian sausage. If it's raw, cook it in the recipe just as the original sausage is cooked. If it's precooked, brown it briefly and add it near the end so it doesn't overcook. It's leaner than pork, so add a little oil if needed.
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
4 cups lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
1 parmesan rind (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
crusty bread, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to the slow cooker, leaving behind any excess fat.
2
Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.

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