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Kids, Meat, One Pot, Quick meals, Soup  /  10.12.2021

Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

by Anna Chwistek
Anna Chwistek

An ultra creamy bean soup with sausage. This soup isn’t one of those all day simmering affairs. So quick and easy to make, yet hearty and full of flavor. It’s rich and  tomatoey, jazzed up with Parmesan and topped with a delicious punchy, red pesto. A knock out 30 minute meal. Serve with a side of crusty bread for a mouthwatering result.

creamy bean soup with sausage

A thick soup with a tiny scent of tomatoes that tastes creamy and savory like a chowder. Chock full of cannellini beans and Italian sausage that blend perfectly into the thick tomatoey broth. It’s very filling and will keep you full, thanks to all the beans.

Serve for lunch or for dinner with some crusty bread. Because with all that goodness happening in this soup, a dunker is not just optional, it’s a must.

creamy bean soup with sausage

This is one seriously good bowl of soup made with canned beans, but if you’ve got more time, you could use dry beans.
Some of you may be tempted to skip the red pesto, but don’t leave it out, it totally elevates this soup to the next level.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.

creamy bean soup with sausage

RECIPE NOTES

  • use canned beans for a 30 minute meal, or dried beans if you’ve got more time. You’ll need about 2 cups dried beans, soak them overnight and cook for 30 minutes, before adding to the soup
  • make this with any type of white beans, like cannellini, butter beans or lima beans
  • add baby spinach, kale or chickpeas
  • instead of Italian sausage, use chicken sausage, kielbasa, shredded chicken or bacon
  • or keep it meat free
  • use vegetable broth instead of the chicken broth
  • you can thin out the soup by adding 1 cup broth
  • use store-bought pesto or home made

creamy bean soup with sausage

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creamy bean soup with sausage

Recipe Video

Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

Yield: serves 4-6

Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

creamy bean soup with sausage
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 450 g/1 lb mild Italian sausage, no casings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • 700 ml/3 cups chicken broth
  • 120 ml/1/2 cup puréed tomatoes
  • 80 g/3 oz tomato paste
  • 3 cans (360 g/13 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 3/4 cup/200 ml heavy cream
  • 40 g/1.5 oz grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 8 tbsp red pesto, for serving

spices

  • 1 tsp each: salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 crushed red pepper flakes, more for serving

Instructions

    1. Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic and finely chop the onion. Remove the casings from your sausage. Drain and rinse the beans.
    2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high. Add sausage, break up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and onion, cook until fragrant, for 3 minutes. Stir in spices, and cook for 1 minute more.
    3. Pour in broth, add puréed tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then add cannellini beans. Stir, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring every now and then.
    4. When ready, pour in cream and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and stir in Parmesan. Finish off with some extra black pepper and parsley. Adjust salt to taste.
    5. Serve with crusty bread. Dollop each bowl with red pesto and some red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories Per Serving: 614 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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© Anna Chwistek
Category: Soup
 
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18 comments

  • Steeezzy
    10.12.2021

    Hi, able to do this in an instant pot? Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      10.12.2021

      Hi, absolutely!
      Set your instant pot to sauté, then add sausage, garlic, onion and spices. Cook for about 5-8 minutes.Turn the instant pot off. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the cream and Parmesan, cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Then follow step 4 and 5 as written in the recipe.
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  • Bea Smith
    11.12.2021

    This soup recipe was absolutely delicious. I added some hot sausage as well, as we like a bit more heat. Also added kale.
    Will definately make this again!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      11.12.2021

      yay! I am thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for giving it a try.

      Reply
  • Jennifer
    13.12.2021

    I’m excited to make this. Can you tell me what’s in the “red pesto”?

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      13.12.2021

      Hi, red pesto is made with sun-dried tomatoes, here’s a link if you would like to make it at home. Hope you love it!

      Reply
  • Sarah
    1.02.2022

    This has become a new favorite! I love how comforting, flavorful, and hearty it is. I add Italian kale and garnish it with roasted chickpeas. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      1.02.2022

      Sounds delicious! So happy you’re enjoying this recipe!

      Reply
  • Janette
    8.02.2022

    Made this tonight- it’s so good! Added extra vegetables (spinach, bell pepper & roasted butternut squash) w/ an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Will definitely keep this recipe on rotation.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      8.02.2022

      Fantastic, that’s really nice to hear! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for giving it a try!

      Reply
  • Kathy C
    18.03.2022

    I made this tonight. So good! I used only half lb sausage, and added a few handfuls of spinach. Served with some Irish soda bread because today is St. Patrick’s Day ☘️. They gobbled it up. It’s a keeper.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      18.03.2022

      Amazing, love hearing that! Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try!

      Reply
    • Amy
      18.04.2022

      I’m making this tonight! I can’t have cream, so unfortunately I’ll be leaving that out and hope this is just as delicious as a brothy soup. I may add just a little ditalini pasta.

      Reply
      • Anna Chwistek
        18.04.2022

        fantastic! you can add soy cream for a creamy touch, hope you love it!

        Reply
  • Ami
    10.01.2023

    Hi! What is a serving size? The calories seem really high for a soup. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      10.01.2023

      Hi, Ami, it might seem al lot, but one cup of cannellini beans only, contains 225 calories. We’re adding 3 cans beans. Plus, there’s the sausage, cream and Parmesan. This is a super filling soup, and with the amount of ingredients you can easily serve 6. More if you add extra broth.
      Please let me know if you have any more questions. Enjoy the recipe, Anna

      Reply
  • Mary S
    6.03.2023

    Can I use green pesto instead of red?

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      6.03.2023

      Hi, I think green pesto would work great here. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply

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