Italian Sausage, White Bean & Zucchini Soup

A cozy, protein-rich soup made with chicken sausage, white beans, bone broth, and fresh vegetables. It’s simple, nourishing, and perfect for easy lunches or dinner during the week.

Makes: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 4 carrots, diced

• 1 pack Bilinski’s chicken sausage (medium or spicy), sliced

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

• 4 cups chicken bone broth

• 1–2 zucchinis, diced (can also use kale, but zucchini is easier on digestion)

• 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed

• ¼–½ cup milk or half & half (optional)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Freshly grated parmesan, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned.

4. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

5. Pour in bone broth and bring to a boil.

6. Add zucchini and white beans. Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 10–15 minutes.

7. Turn off heat. Stir in milk or half & half if using.

8. Finish with fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.

9. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan.