Dinner idea: Italian Sausage Bean Soup


Hi Reader!

You're going to want to make this Italian Sausage Bean Soup a staple during soup season. It's the ultimate comfort food! Some of the beans are puréed to thicken up the soup, and make it creamy and delicious. No cream needed!

While the soup cooks, take a few minutes to prep an easy side.

  1. ​Apple Pecan Salad - A reader favorite!
  2. ​Greek Sugar Snap Peas - Sautéed, then combined with creamy feta cheese.
  3. ​Mediterranean Cucumber Salad - This takes just 10 minutes to make.

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A make-ahead option for lunches.
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Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken

Serve over rice with a side of stir-fried veggies.
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See you next time!

Dara

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