BEAN, FENNEL AND SAUSAGE SOUP

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A healthy, flavorful soup. I love fennel and this is a favorite of mine. This is from Fix It And Forget It, Lightly and I adapted it to our taste.

Provided by carole in orlando

Categories     European

Time 5h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sweet Italian sausage links or 1/2 lb loose meat sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 small fennel bulb, sliced thin
5 cups chicken broth
15 ounces cannellini beans, drained
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped fresh spinach or 1/2 a bag frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • Bake sausage links at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, remove and slice into coin size pieces.
  • If using loose sausage meat, saute until done and drain well.
  • Saute onions and fennel in oil in a skillet until soft.
  • Combine onions, fennel, broth, beans, tomatoes and seasonings in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Can also be made in a regular soup pot on the stove if desired.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, or if using frozen until heated through.

Julie Persicke
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I love the way the fennel and sausage flavors meld together in this soup. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


Crystal Peterson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


ALIRAZA Mazari
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This is a great soup to make when you're short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Md Piyaskhan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Jim Perry
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.


Ajaj Ussj
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with healthy ingredients like beans, fennel, and carrots.


I am Alamdar
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I'm not a fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and they added a nice texture.


Leo Fernando
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.


John D Leo
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Soltan Ahammad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a very affordable meal.


Francis Shallbest
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced.


sam davis
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced and the sausage adds a nice touch of spice.


SpRiT aNiMaL
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so comforting and always makes me feel better.


ds daniyal
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it all in the pot and let it simmer.


Sakhawat Hossin
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I love the combination of fennel and sausage in this soup. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


Collins
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This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are perfect.


Azan KhanM
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Touch Bands
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. The fennel and sausage add a nice depth of flavor. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Shirley Giles
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was easy to make and the flavors were perfect.


Lal Jairu
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This soup is a delicious and hearty meal! The fennel and sausage give it a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone. I will definitely be making this again.