Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup - Rombauer Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving