Easy Smoked Sausage & White Bean Soup
Need Head to the store and pick up bush's® outstanding northern beans, paprika, ground pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart saucepan or dutch-oven over medium-high heat.
Add sausage medallions and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer sausage to a plate.
Heat remaining oil in same pan. Cook carrots, garlic, oregano, black pepper and thyme sprigs about 5 minutes; stir often. Return sausage (and any juices) to pan.
Add beans and broth and cook on medium-low heat, crushing a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken sauce, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and smoked paprika. Cover and simmer 30 minutes over low heat.
Add spinach and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Serve topped with cheese, if desired.