Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage
Warm up your evenings with this Creamy Bean Soup featuring savory turkey sausage. Perfect for chilly nights or busy weeknights, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients that the whole family will love. The creamy texture combined with the robust flavors of beans and vegetables makes this dish a comforting favorite. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your choice of proteins or extra veggies! Enjoy leftovers throughout the week, making meal prep a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz turkey 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 white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced turkey sausage and minced garlic; cook until the sausage is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and add white beans, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender if desired. Stir in heavy cream if using and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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