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Creamy Crockpot White Bean and Sausage Soup

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A comforting, slow-cooked soup featuring white beans and Italian sausage that creates a naturally creamy texture without heavy dairy. It is an easy, 5-ingredient dinner perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), sliced or crumbled
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Slice the sausage into half-moon shapes or crumble it.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add the sausage to the slow cooker. If you browned the sausage in the skillet, deglaze the pan with a splash of broth and add those flavorful bits to the pot.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the rinsed cannellini beans. Sprinkle in the dried thyme and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
  7. Use an immersion blender to blend about one-third of the soup directly in the pot to create a creamy base, leaving the rest chunky.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  9. Let the soup sit for 5 minutes to heat through before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend more beans. If the soup is too thick after cooking, add a splash of extra broth or water. Sausage and broth can be salty, so always taste before adding extra salt. For a vegetarian version, swap sausage for smoked tofu or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: crockpot soup, white bean soup, sausage soup, slow cooker dinner, meal prep, comfort food, easy dinner, gluten-free option

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