Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Quinoa & Cannellini Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage
- Prep time
- 20 minutes PT20M
- Cook time
- 15–20 minutes PT20M
- Yield
- 6–8 servings
- Difficulty
This warm, flavorful and protein-packed soup is the perfect comfort food on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped1 yellow onion, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch coins2 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch coins 2 large carrots, sliced into ¼-inch coins
- 3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch on the bias3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch on the bias 3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch on the bias
- 6½ ounces Andouille sausage, sliced thin6½ ounces Andouille sausage, sliced thin 6½ ounces Andouille sausage, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon cumin1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 2 quarts chicken stock2 quarts chicken stock 2 quarts chicken stock
- 2 large tomatoes, diced2 large tomatoes, diced 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, drained1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, drained 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, drained
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, rough chopped¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, rough chopped ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, rough chopped
- 1 cup quinoa1 cup quinoa 1 cup quinoa
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion becomes translucent. Add carrots and celery and cook 1 minute. Add Andouille sausage, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to stock pot, then add chicken stock and stir.
Bring stock to a simmer, then add tomatoes, cannellini beans, parsley and quinoa. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until quinoa grains are fully cooked and begin to burst.
To serve, ladle into bowls and serve with rustic bread.

