Hearty and Warm Bean and Sausage Soup Recipe

This Bean and Sausage Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Made with hearty beans, savory sausage, and fragrant herbs, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. It requires minimal ingredients and is easy to make, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. Serve this soup with a crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine.
4. Add the white beans, chicken broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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