Description

Craving something warm, hearty, and irresistibly creamy? This Cozy Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage is your next favorite comfort food. Perfect for easy dinner nights, meal prep lunches, or a lazy weekend indulgence, this rich and flavorful soup is loaded with tender white beans, sizzling sausage, and velvety cream—everything you love in one pot. It’s a quick dinner idea, a high-protein food option, and totally fits into your list of easy recipes or healthy comfort meals. The fragrant blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and thyme makes every spoonful satisfying. Great with crusty bread, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and your favorite wine.

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced carrots
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 bay leaf, fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, lemon zest/juice

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add more oil if needed. Sauté onions and carrots for 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute.
Stir in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add broth, beans, and bay leaf if using. Return sausage to the pot.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 5-7 minutes more until thickened. Adjust seasoning.
Finish with lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes