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Silky Cannellini Bean Soup

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free

Silky Cannellini Bean Soup marries tender white beans with aromatic fennel and savory Italian sausage for a rich, creamy bowl that feels both comforting and refined. A portion of the beans is pureed to create body, while thyme and a hint of truffle salt deepen the flavor, finished with a glossy drizzle of olive oil. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a satisfying lunch on a cool day.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyMedium
Silky Cannellini Bean Soup

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Silky Cannellini Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

59 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
68 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
24 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
92 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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30
Heart Health
92
Metabolic
55
Digestive
26
Inflammatory
57
Performance
58
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot e) and choose the Saute function. When hot, add the butter, then the sausage and fennel. Stir and break up the sausage. Cook, stirring, until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add 2 cans of drained cannellini beans. Cancel Saute mode.

  2. 2

    Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cans of beans in a blender; blend on high until smooth.

  4. 4

    Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Use the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions to release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add the pureed beans, thyme, and truffle salt to the soup; mix to combine.

  5. 5

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

About This Recipe

Silky Cannellini Bean Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cannellini Beans, Chicken Broth, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 510.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Silky Cannellini Bean Soup?
It is an Italian soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Silky Cannellini Bean Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Butter, Cannellini Beans, Chicken Broth, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fennel Seed. The full list of 8 is above.
What goes well with Silky Cannellini Bean Soup?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Silky Cannellini Bean Soup?
About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 510.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Silky Cannellini Bean Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Silky Cannellini Bean Soup healthy?
Silky Cannellini Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 510.19 calories and 35.38 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1616.21 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.24 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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