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Creamy Bean Soup

Hearty Creamy Bean Soup: Your Ultimate Comfort in a Bowl

Enjoy a warm bowl of Creamy Bean Soup that combines savory sausage and rich white beans for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For cooking
  • 1 pound Sausage Savory flavor and protein. Substitution: Use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups White Beans Canned or cooked dried beans.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika For smoky depth
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme For earthiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf For flavor infusion
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitution: Use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Grated, optional topping

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Cook the Sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, for 7–9 minutes until browned.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics by adding chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking for 5–6 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate Spices: sprinkle smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
  6. Pour in the Broth, stirring to deglaze and scraping up browned bits.
  7. Let It Simmer for 15–20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  8. Add Cream by stirring in heavy cream after removing the bay leaf.
  9. Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning, add parsley and lemon juice.
  10. Serve and Enjoy in warm bowls, optionally garnishing with Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Blend a portion for thicker consistency and refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Freezing is recommended without cream for best texture.

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