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Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

A hearty, smoky, and comforting creamy bean soup loaded with sausage, vegetables, and herbs — perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour optional, for thickening
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in olive oil until golden; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Stir in beans, thyme, paprika, and broth; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Whisk butter and flour in a pan to form a roux; mix with a ladle of hot soup, then stir back into pot.
  5. Stir in cream and return sausage to the pot. Simmer 10 minutes.
  6. Add Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra richness, add a spoonful of sour cream before serving.