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Creamy White Soup Recipe

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This Creamy Bean Soup is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender white beans, savory turkey or chicken sausage, and a blend of aromatic vegetables and spices. The soup is partially pureed for a smooth yet chunky texture and finished with optional heavy cream for richness. Perfect for a cozy meal, it offers a delicious balance of protein and fiber with a touch of smoky paprika and thyme.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz turkey sausage or chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Soup Liquids and Flavorings

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 (15 oz) cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat to start building flavors for the soup.
  2. Cook the Sausage: Add the sliced turkey or chicken sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside to add back later.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken broth and add the drained white beans. Season with smoked paprika, dried thyme, and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce Heat and Simmer: Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes to blend the flavors well.
  6. Blend the Soup: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup in the pot for a creamy texture, or transfer 2 cups of soup to a blender and puree, then return it to the pot.
  7. Add the Sausage Back: Stir the browned sausage slices back into the soup to combine all elements.
  8. Add Cream (Optional): For a richer and creamier soup, stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm alongside crusty bread or a fresh side salad.

Notes

  • You can substitute turkey sausage with chicken sausage or a plant-based sausage alternative if preferred.
  • Using an immersion blender allows easy partial pureeing without transferring hot soup to a blender.
  • Heavy cream is optional; you can omit it for a lighter soup or substitute with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
  • Adjust seasoning after adding cream as it can mellow the flavors.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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