Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup
Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup brings together juicy sausage, tender potatoes, and creamy cannellini beans in a tomato-rich broth layered with basil, parsley, and a hint of cayenne. The balance of savory aromatics and leafy spinach makes each spoonful comforting yet bright. Serve it on chilly evenings or for a cozy weekend dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Grill the bratwursts until fully cooked, about 5 minutes per side. Let cool. Slice each bratwurst into 1/4-inch pieces.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion, carrots, and celery in the hot oil until the onions are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir the garlic into the onion mixture and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 1 minute.
- 4
Stir the chicken broth, tomatoes, sliced bratwurst, basil, parsley, thyme, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Mix the potatoes into the bratwurst mixture, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the potatoes are almost cooked through, 15 minutes.
- 6
Stir the beans and spinach into the pot; simmer until heated through and the potatoes are done, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 313.38 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 16.95 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 40.56 g 15%
- Total Fat 10.17 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.82 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 1592.47 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 8.39 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 4.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 198.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1155.44 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 70.54 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.26 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup is a German dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bratwurst, Cannellini Beans, Carrot, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 313.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup?
- It is a German soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bratwurst, Cannellini Beans, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup healthy?
- Hearty Bratwurst and Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 313.38 calories and 16.95 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1592.47 mg (69% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.15 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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