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Cozy Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

A rich, comforting, creamy bean soup with savory browned sausage, vegetables, and herbs—perfect for cold weather comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp thyme dried
  • 0.5 tsp oregano dried
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into pieces.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add beans, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 15–20 minutes to blend flavors.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and heat gently for 3–4 minutes without boiling.
  7. Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

For extra thickness, mash some beans before adding cream.