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Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

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Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying. This flavorful soup combines creamy white beans, savory sausage, and aromatic vegetables to create a soul-soothing meal that’s easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. It’s versatile, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. With its rich, velvety texture and smoky undertones, this soup will quickly become a household favorite.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz turkey sausage or chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 (15 oz) cans of white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Base:

  1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook the Sausage: Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Simmer the Soup:

  1. Add the Broth and Beans: Pour in the chicken broth and add the white beans. Stir in the smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
  2. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Puree and Finish:

  1. Blend the Soup: Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup directly in the pot. Alternatively, transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and puree, then return it to the pot.
  2. Add the Sausage Back: Stir the browned sausage back into the soup.
  3. Add Cream (Optional): For extra creaminess, stir in the heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Serve: Enjoy warm with crusty bread or a side salad.

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