Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup
Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup brings tender cannellini beans and Italian chicken sausage together in a herby, savory broth. Kale adds a fresh, hearty finish, while a shower of Parmesan rounds out the flavor with a salty, nutty note. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that feels rustic and satisfying without much fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
On a 6-quart Instant Pot, choose the Saute setting. Heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook for 10 minutes, or until well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Press Cancel.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, beans, Italian seasoning, and Swanson Chicken Broth. Lock the lid and close the pressure release valve. Cook at High pressure, setting the timer to 3 minutes (the timer starts once pressure is reached—it takes about 10 minutes).
- 3
When finished, press Cancel and use the quick-release method to release the pressure.
- 4
Stir in the kale and let it stand for 5 minutes. Season to taste and sprinkle with the cheese.
- Calories 281.24 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 18.74 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 30.34 g 11%
- Total Fat 9.79 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.21 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 995.95 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 6.51 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 3.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 216.57 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.67 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 473.59 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 370.77 mcg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin C 92.72 mg Good Source 103%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cannellini Beans, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 281.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cannellini Beans, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 281.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup healthy?
- Instant Pot Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 281.24 calories and 18.74 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 995.95 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.21 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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