Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• Grated Parmesan, for serving
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ²/₃ pound spinach, stems removed and leaves washed well (about 1 1/2 quarts)
• 1 carrot, chopped
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 4 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini (from two 19-ounce cans)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 10 cup water
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with their juice
  • 1 onion, chopped

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon. 2. Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot and cook, stirri...

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