# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 10 ounces 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 ounces 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 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
02 - Add sliced sausage and sauté for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
03 - Incorporate onion, carrots, and celery; stir occasionally and cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in garlic, dried thyme, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Pour in white beans and broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
06 - Add baby spinach until wilted if desired, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally accompanied by crusty bread.
