Creamy Sausage and White Bean Soup
Creamy Sausage and White Bean Soup is a comforting winter recipe that comes together in one pot. Italian sausage adds rich flavor, while white beans make the soup hearty and filling. The creamy broth balances everything without feeling heavy. This is the kind of soup that works well for weeknight dinners and tastes even better the next day.
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This Creamy Sausage and White Bean Soup is ideal for winter evenings when you want something warm and filling without a lot of prep. The sausage builds the base flavor, while the beans add texture and protein. The broth becomes creamy at the end, creating a rich but balanced soup.
The soup starts by browning the sausage, which releases flavor into the pot. Onion and garlic build aroma, followed by broth and beans. After simmering, cream and spinach are added to finish the soup.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Brown the sausage in olive oil.
Step 2: Add onion and garlic.
Step 3: Add broth, beans, and seasoning.
Step 4: Simmer until flavors combine.
Step 5: Stir in cream and spinach.
Step 6: Add Parmesan and serve.
Serve this soup with crusty bread or a simple salad. Leftovers store well and reheat beautifully.
Recipe
Creamy Sausage and White Bean Soup
Ingredients
- Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Creamy Finish
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- 2
Step 2: Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- 3
Step 3: Pour in chicken broth and add white beans, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Step 4: Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- 5
Step 5: Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- 6
Step 6: Finish with Parmesan and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.