Name: sausage white bean soup hearty comforting recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Olive Oil (2 tbsp / 30 ml): For sautéing vegetables.; Onion (1 large, diced): Provides a sweet and savory base.; Carrots (2, ≈200g / 7oz, diced): Adds sweetness and color.; Celery (2 stalks, ≈100g / 3½oz, diced): Adds savory flavor.; Garlic (3 cloves, minced): Infuses the soup with flavor.; Chicken Sausage (500g / 1 lb, sliced): Adds protein and smoky flavor.; Canned White Beans (400g / 14oz, drained and rinsed): Offers a creamy texture.; Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth (1 l / 4 cups): Controls saltiness.; Canned Diced Tomatoes (200g / 1 cup, drained): Adds acidity and brightness.; Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5 ml): Provides smoky flavor.; Ground Cumin (½ tsp / 2.5 ml): Adds warmth and earthiness.; Bay Leaf (1): Adds aromatic complexity.; Salt and Pepper (to taste): For seasoning.; Heavy Cream (150 ml / ⅔ cup): Adds richness.; Roasted Red Bell Pepper (1, pureed, ≈150g / 5oz): Intensifies sweetness and color.; Smoked Paprika (½ tsp / 2.5 ml, for swirl): Enhances swirl flavor.; Salt (pinch, for swirl): Balances swirl sweetness.; Herb-Infused Olive Oil (1 tsp / 5 ml): Adds citrus aroma.; Toasted Cumin Seeds (1 tsp / 5 ml): Adds flavor and crunch.; Fresh Parsley (1 tbsp / 15 ml, chopped): Adds color and freshness.

Description

This Smoky Red Pepper Cream Swirl Chicken Sausage & White Bean Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a chilly evening. It features a smoky paprika and roasted red pepper base with a creamy swirl for added elegance.

Ingredients

Olive Oil (2 tbsp / 30 ml): For sautéing vegetables.
Onion (1 large, diced): Provides a sweet and savory base.
Carrots (2, ≈200g / 7oz, diced): Adds sweetness and color.
Celery (2 stalks, ≈100g / 3½oz, diced): Adds savory flavor.
Garlic (3 cloves, minced): Infuses the soup with flavor.
Chicken Sausage (500g / 1 lb, sliced): Adds protein and smoky flavor.
Canned White Beans (400g / 14oz, drained and rinsed): Offers a creamy texture.
Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth (1 l / 4 cups): Controls saltiness.
Canned Diced Tomatoes (200g / 1 cup, drained): Adds acidity and brightness.
Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5 ml): Provides smoky flavor.
Ground Cumin (½ tsp / 2.5 ml): Adds warmth and earthiness.
Bay Leaf (1): Adds aromatic complexity.
Salt and Pepper (to taste): For seasoning.
Heavy Cream (150 ml / ⅔ cup): Adds richness.
Roasted Red Bell Pepper (1, pureed, ≈150g / 5oz): Intensifies sweetness and color.
Smoked Paprika (½ tsp / 2.5 ml, for swirl): Enhances swirl flavor.
Salt (pinch, for swirl): Balances swirl sweetness.
Herb-Infused Olive Oil (1 tsp / 5 ml): Adds citrus aroma.
Toasted Cumin Seeds (1 tsp / 5 ml): Adds flavor and crunch.
Fresh Parsley (1 tbsp / 15 ml, chopped): Adds color and freshness.

Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
Bloom Garlic: Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Brown Sausage: Brown sliced chicken sausage.
Add Spices: Stir in smoked paprika and cumin.
Simmer Soup: Add tomatoes, beans, broth, and bay leaf; simmer for 20 minutes.
Season: Season with salt and pepper; remove bay leaf.
Make Swirl: Warm red pepper purée, cream, paprika, and salt.
Plate & Swirl: Ladle soup and swirl in cream.
Garnish: Drizzle with herb oil, sprinkle with cumin and parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, roast your own red peppers. Cannellini, Great Northern, or Navy beans can be used.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: soup,chicken sausage,white bean,red pepper,smoky,paprika,comfort food,easy dinner