# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 10 oz cooked smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa), sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
→ Beans & Pantry
07 - 2 cans (14 oz each) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
12 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and sauté for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
02 - Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add white beans and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
05 - Stir in baby spinach until wilted, if using. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally accompanied by crusty bread.
