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Italian Turkey Sausage, Bean & Farro Florentine Soup

February 19, 2014 by Tina Verrelli 8 Comments
Modified August 16, 2020 at 9:30 pm

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Lingering Holiday Hangover?

Yeah, me too…only it’s not the kind that makes your head pound and your bed spin from consuming too many glasses of vino.  It’s the kind that makes you crave every kind of ooey, gooey homey comfort food and baked good – a holiday food hangover.  It happens to me every January.  I manage to keep a balanced diet right up until our little Christmas Eve appetizer party, then I let loose and indulge in all our yummy traditions, mmm…bacon wrapped nibblers, queso dip, pigs in a blanket, pot stickers…that one night pretty much dissolves any willpower I was clinging to and before I know it, our family dinner table is flowing with chicken and dumplings, cookies, lasagna, cookies, macaroni and cheese, cookies…it’s like being on a merry-go-round of luscious comforting meals and sugary treats.  And it’s oh so good until the jeans threaten not to button.  Damn.

Well it’s February now and thanks to this polar vortex, over a week of snow days, the ice storm and ensuing power outages, my hangover (much like the school year) has been extended.  In order to avoid the shame of extending my waistband, it’s time to curb the cravings.  My plan is to find delicious ways to cut back.  When I want something sweet, I’ll eat unsweetened dried & freeze dried fruits. (Trader Joe’s mangoes are my favorites!)  No, they are not as good as an Oreo-wrapped-in-cookie-dough-baked-in-a-brownie and yes they still have calories, but they satisfy my sweet craving in a more natural way and eventually I won’t crave anything sweet.  For dinner, it’s time to insert more lean proteins, veggies and whole grains.  To keep that homey, comfort food feel, I’ll combine all those healthy ingredients in a steamy pot of soup.

My Italian Turkey Sausage, Bean & Farro Florentine Soup is just the thing to start nudging my menu back to the more balanced side.  It has lean turkey sausage, protein packed cannellini beans, fiber rich farro and spinach.  I’m going to serve it with some whole grain bread and a salad.  Mmm!

Italian Turkey Sausage, Bean & Farro Florentine Soup Steps:

Step 1: Brown the sausage and remove to a plate. (Not the most photogenic food…but the soup will be delicious!)

Step 2: Saute the carrots, onions and celery in the pot. Add the seasonings.

Step 3: Add the tomatoes and broth.

Step 4: Add the rinsed beans.

Step 5: Add the faro and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Step 6: Add the spinach and parsley about 10 minutes before serving.

Thank you for spending some time in the cloud with me.  Hope you like the recipe. Tina ( :

Italian Turkey Sausage, Bean & Farro Florentine Soup

My Italian Turkey Sausage, Bean & Farro Florentine Soup is just the thing to start nudging my menu back to the more balanced side.  It has lean turkey sausage, protein packed cannellini beans, fiber rich farro and spinach.  I’m going to serve it with some whole grain bread and a salad.  Mmm!
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Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 links fresh Italian turkey sausage (about 12-ounces)
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 3/4 teaspoon fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 14.5-ounce can petitie diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans drained & rinsed
  • 1/3 cup farro
  • 2 cups baby spinach stems removed, chopped if large leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in pot (4 quart or larger) over medium heat.
  • Remove the sausage from the casing and add to the pan in bite-sized pieces.
  • Brown the sausage in the pot for about 5 minutes, break up any pieces that are too large.
  • Remove browned sausage to a plate.
  • Add onions, carrot, celery and garlic to pot and cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
  • Add the sausage back to the pot.
  • Pour in the broth and add the beans.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the farro, reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the spinach and parsley and cook for about 10 more minutes.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese for topping.
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Filed Under: Dinner / Lunch, Soup Tagged With: Cannellini Beans, farro, Florentine, Soup, Turkey Sausage, Turkey Sausage Soup Recipe

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  1. Angela

    February 20, 2014 at 4:55 am

    That is one of my favorite kinds of winter meals–beautiful soup, Tina!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      February 20, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Angela!! Looks like we’re both thinking soup lately! Love it all!!

      Reply
  2. Valinda

    February 20, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Oh Tina – this is great!! I have a tried and true recipe that is similar to yours but it calls for regular sausage. I am grateful to see a lower calorie version. Heading to the market now…

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      February 20, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      I’m glad it looks good to you! It was so yummy, I’m going to make some more this week. I bought my sausage at Whole Foods this time. They had a nice selection in the meat case.

      Reply
  3. Nancy

    February 20, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    We’ve been enjoying soup a lot while it’s been cold in Texas. This one looks so healthy and satisfying. Never tried farro in soup — what a great idea!

    Reply
  4. Brett

    February 27, 2014 at 5:01 am

    This one is right up my alley–I love farro! Excellent post!

    Reply
  5. Stacey

    December 2, 2015 at 2:36 am

    Love this soup! Just made it for a house full of guests and they all enjoyed it.

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      December 3, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Hi Stacey!! So glad to hear they all enjoyed the soup!! Going to be a chilly one today!! Stay warm ( :

      Reply

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