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Creamy Bean Soup with Chicken Sausage

Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa

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Warm up your evenings with this Creamy Bean Soup featuring savory chicken sausage. This hearty dish combines the comforting textures of creamy beans and flavorful sausage, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with rich flavors, it’s a satisfying meal that can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices. Plus, it’s perfect for chilly nights when all you want is something warm and delicious in a bowl. Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 rings (13 ounces each) chicken sausage, sliced into ¼-inch slices
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled, diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (720 g) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
  • parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and brown the sliced chicken sausage for 7 to 9 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt unsalted butter. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté until onions are translucent (10 to 12 minutes).
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Gradually stir in chicken broth and whole milk; bring to a simmer.
  5. Return browned sausage to the pot along with rinsed Great Northern beans.
  6. Simmer on medium-low for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.

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