Creamy white bean and sausage soup

Directions

  1. 1Heat a large pot over medium heat with olive oil. Add onions and sauté, then stir in garlic.
  2. 2Add ground sausage and allow to brown, then stir to break up. Stir in tomato paste and seasonings; cook.
  3. 3Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in beans and simmer.
  4. 4Stir in cream, parm, and spinach and simmer to allow to thicken. Adjust seasonings as needed and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 whole onion
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-1.5 lb ground italian chicken sausage
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cup chicken bone broth
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp italian seasonings
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 15 oz can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp parmesan
  • 2 cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped

Equipment

large pot

Tips

  • Use any white bean instead of butter beans.
  • For a more brothy and less creamy soup, cut the heavy cream amount in half.
  • Add more Parmesan for serving.