Description
A rich and creamy bean soup with turkey sausage, packed with protein and full of comforting flavors. This one-pot recipe is easy to make, hearty, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cans white beans, drained & rinsed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Brown turkey sausage in a large pot, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened.
- Add Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and white beans. Stir well.
- Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Mix flour with heavy cream, then stir into the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cooked sausage. Stir and let the greens wilt.
- Finish with lemon juice, season to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute turkey sausage with chicken sausage or a vegetarian alternative.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding broth.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food