Vegan Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

Creamy cannellini beans simmer low and slow with diced tomatoes, onion, and garlic until the broth turns rich and thick, then get mashed right in the pot for extra body. Ribbons of lacinato kale wilt into the mix in the last stretch of cooking, adding color and a little chew against the tender beans. A finishing splash of lemon juice brightens the whole pot, cutting through the red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning for a soup that tastes far more layered than the ingredient list suggests. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it dinner that rewards you with deep, slow-built flavor by the time you lift the lid. Ladle it into bowls and let the steam do the work — this one's a genuinely satisfying pick for a plant-based table.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb mild italian sausage, casings removed
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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
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with 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)
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
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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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