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Cozy Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

A hearty, creamy soup featuring tender beans, smoky sausage, and rich broth — the perfect comfort meal for cold days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cups white beans cooked, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup baby spinach or kale optional
To Serve
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • crusty bread for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Ladle
  • Immersion blender
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown sausage until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add thyme, paprika, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add beans. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Blend slightly using an immersion blender for a creamy texture.
  6. Lower heat, stir in cream, and return sausage to the pot.
  7. Add greens and simmer for 5–10 minutes until wilted.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with parsley and crusty bread.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of cream. Soup thickens as it cools — add broth to thin if reheating.