Tuscany Rice & Bean Soup with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked Mahatma® White Rice
- 8 oz Italian sausage
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 (15.5 oz) can Great Northern beans, undrained
Instructions
This Tuscan Rice & Bean Soup with white rice is simple and delicious for any meal. Made with diced tomatoes, white beans, and Italian suasage–it’s so heartwarming, your friends and family will be sure to go back for seconds.
Step 1
Brown sausage in a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat for about 6 minutesStep 2
Drain fat. Stir in broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano; bring to a boil. Stir in rice.Step 3
Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until rice is tenderStep 4
During the last 10 minutes of simmering stir in beansRecipe Tip
Want to make this dish vegetarian? Swap out the broth for a vegetable broth and substitute the sausage for green beans.
Tasty Tuscany Delight
Take your taste buds to Tuscany with this delectable rice and bean soup! Like most Italian soups, this recipe boasts wholesome ingredients and endless flavor. The kind of soup you’ll fancy whipping up in the colder months, it’s guaranteed to make an annual appearance.
Packed with flavor and ingredients that are sure to fill you up, this recipe is great for those looking for a hearty homemade soup. You’ll enjoy generous bites of Great Northern white beans, mouthwatering Italian sausage, and our fluffy Mahatma® White Rice. Also, this soup has a savory tomato broth that adds just a bit of acidity and complements its already thick and luscious characteristics.
Since the main elements in this soup have tons of flavor on their own, it will only require the lightest of seasonings. Just add a bit of salt, black pepper, and oregano, and voila! You’ve got yourself a soup for the ages.
Mediterranean Taste
Try this delicious recipe today and enjoy a tasty homemade Italian-style soup, with all the components and flavors you love. If you’re interested to try a few other dishes popular in the Mediterranean region, use our Spanish fish and rice dish, also known as an authentic Paella recipe. You may also enjoy a rich and creamy Italian-Style Truffle Risotto or a Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Rice Bowl.
Worldwide Sensations
While some dishes are only found in certain cultures, regions, or countries, others are ubiquitous around the world. Rice pudding has variations all over the globe, each one delicious for different reasons. The best part? You undoubtedly have all the ingredients for arroz con leche already!
