Creamy Italian Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup

Introduction

Warm, hearty, and full of flavor, this Creamy Italian Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food. Packed with spicy Italian sausage, tender carrots, creamy beans, and fragrant herbs, it delivers a satisfying balance of richness and freshness. Ideal for cozy dinners or meal prep, this soup comes together in under an hour and will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

19 oz spicy Italian sausage, crumbled (or chicken/turkey sausage for a lighter option)

1 small onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

2 medium carrots, sliced

15 oz canned cannellini beans, rinsed & drained (divided)

5 cups chicken stock

½ cup heavy cream

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Fresh thyme, for garnish

How to Make