Lunch: Sausage and White Bean Soup

This one-pot Sausage and White Bean Soup provides healthy carbs from the beans, protein from the turkey sausage and veggies from the spinach and tomatoes. Healthy eating and cooking can be easy and delicious!

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health benefits of Sausage and White Bean Soup

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 Italian turkey sausage links (about 12 ounces total)
32 oz fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1½ cups water
1½ cups canned, crushed tomatoes
1 -15.8 oz can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
½ Tbsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground black pepper
6 oz baby spinach

Instructions

Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray. Add onion and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until clear.
Squeeze sausage meat from casing and discard casing. Add sausage to pot and break up into pieces with a spoon. Cook until brown, about 7-8 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, except baby spinach. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add baby spinach and cook for additional 1-2 minutes.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: You can purchase gluten-free chicken broth and verify the spices and beans are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.

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