Name: Creamy White Bean & Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. neutral oil -; 1 large leek, halved, white and pale green parts thinly sliced -; 1 medium carrot, chopped -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 lb. hot Italian sausage, casings removed, torn into 1" pieces -; 1 tbsp. tomato paste -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 (14-oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained -; 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1 c. heavy cream -; 1 Parmesan rind (about 1 oz.) -; 1 tsp. dried oregano -; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; 5 oz. baby spinach -; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan (about 2 oz.), plus more for serving -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy White Bean & Sausage Soup

1. 2 tbsp. neutral oil -

2. 1 large leek, halved, white and pale green parts thinly sliced -

3. 1 medium carrot, chopped -

4. 3 cloves garlic, minced -

5. 1 lb. hot Italian sausage, casings removed, torn into 1" pieces -

6. 1 tbsp. tomato paste -

7. Kosher salt -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 2 (14-oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained -

10. 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

11. 1 c. heavy cream -

12. 1 Parmesan rind (about 1 oz.) -

13. 1 tsp. dried oregano -

14. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

15. 5 oz. baby spinach -

16. 1/2 c. grated Parmesan (about 2 oz.), plus more for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy White Bean & Sausage Soup

1. Stage

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add leek and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and leeks start to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 1 minute; season with salt and black pepper.

2. Stage

Add beans, broth, cream, and Parmesan rind and stir to combine. Add oregano and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Discard Parmesan rind. Add spinach and grated Parmesan and stir until cheese is melted and spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.

4. Stage

Divide soup among bowls. Top with more grated Parmesan.