Rustic Tuscan White Bean Soup with Italian Sausage and Vegetables - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 pound mild Italian sausage
• 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
• ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
• 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed