Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe (with Video)

Preparation
1. Clean and cut all veggies. Set to the side.
Cooking the Sausage
1. In a pot on medium low heat add a little bit of oil and Italian sausage.
2. Add garlic powder and brown the meat.
Preparing the Base
1. Remove the meat from the pot and add a little broth to deglaze the bottom.
2. Then add onions and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add carrots and celery.
4. Add salt and black pepper.
5. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Adding the Tomato Paste
1. Add tomato paste and sugar.
2. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Adding the Sausage and Broth
1. Add sausage back in the pot, add chicken broth, herb mix (tied in kitchen twine so you can remove easily), and mix well.
2. You can skim off any excess oil at the top before bringing to a boil.
Boiling the Soup
1. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
2. Cook for about 25 minutes.
Adding the Beans
1. Add beans (drained and rinsed), taste the broth and add more salt if needed.
2. Cook for another 10 minutes.
Final Steps
1. Remove herb mix.
2. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red chard.
3. Turn the heat off and cover.
4. Let it sit for another 2-3 minutes so the chard can cook down.
Garnishing
1. Top it off with fresh lemon zest (highly recommend), shaved Parmesan, and parsley.