Description
Creamy bean soup with sausage is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender white beans, savory sausage, and aromatic spices in a creamy broth that warms the soul with every spoonful. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a nostalgic recipe that invites everyone to gather around the table and enjoy heartwarming flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a lighter option)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausage for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed beans. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Just before serving, fold in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg