Spinach and white bean soup

Name: Spinach and white bean soup
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 oz spinach; 7 oz canned white beans (drained); 1 red onion; 1 carrot; 1 stalk celery; 2 sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 5.25 oz Italian sausages; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs rosemary; 2 sprigs thyme; 6 cups vegetable broth; chili flakes; salt; pepper; Parmesan rind; olive oil (for frying)