Hearty Bean & Sweet Potato Soup with Italian Sausage

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and crumbly (about 6–7 minutes).

Step 2

Build the vegetable base Add: onion carrot celery Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Step 3

Toast the tomato paste & spices Add: tomato paste paprika oregano cumin red pepper flakes Cook 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 4

Add the liquids Stir in: crushed tomatoes chicken broth lentils sweet potatoes Rind from Parmesan cheese Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Add the following beans Chickpeas Black beans Kidney beans Bring soup to boil and reduce to simmer

Step 6

Simmer 10–15 more minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Puree a portion of the soup and Parmesan cheese. Add mixture back into the pot and stir. Add cannellini beans and stew carrots.

Step 7

Add juice from one lemon. Adjust seasoning to taste and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove cheese rind if desired and serve once stew carrots are desired consistency.