Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup is a warm, easy meal you can make in one pot for a busy night.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — Introduction

This Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup blends savory sausage, soft beans, and bright spinach in a silky broth.
It cooks fast and fills the house with a good smell that makes everyone hungry.
If you like rich soups, try a similar comfort option like the creamy wild rice and mushroom soup for another cozy meal.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — Why make this recipe

Make this Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup because it is quick, filling, and uses simple pantry ingredients.
It gives protein, greens, and creamy texture in one bowl.
You can swap ingredients and still get a great result, like in recipes such as curried chicken lentil and rice soup with spinach for a different flavor profile.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — how to make Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup

This section shows the easy steps to build flavor and finish with cream.
Cook onions, garlic, and sausage, then add beans, spinach, and broth. Simmer, stir in cream, and season.
For a step-by-step idea on handling greens and broth in quick soups, see how others do it in the easy tortellini soup with spinach.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — Ingredients :

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 can white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
• 4 cups spinach, washed and roughly chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — Directions :

1. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the white beans, spinach, and broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat and stir in the cream. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
6. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
7. Serve warm.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — how to serve Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup

Serve this Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup hot in deep bowls.
Top with a drizzle of olive oil, extra pepper, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Pair it with crusty bread or a grilled sandwich like a French onion soup grilled cheese sandwich for a simple, comforting meal.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — how to store Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup

Let the soup cool to room temperature before storing.
Place in airtight containers and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — tips to make Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup

• Use a good-quality Italian sausage for best flavor.
• Brown the sausage well to add depth.
• Add the cream off the heat or on low to prevent curdling if using coconut cream.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper at the end.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — variation (if any)

• Make it dairy-free: use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
• Add chopped potatoes or kale for a heartier soup.
• Use turkey sausage for a lighter version.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup — FAQs

Q: Can I use other beans?
A: Yes. You can use navy beans, Great Northern, or even chickpeas. Any white bean works well and keeps the texture creamy.

Q: Can I make this soup vegetarian?
A: Yes. Replace the sausage with a plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth. The soup still stays rich with cream or coconut cream.

Q: What pot should I use to cook this soup?
A: A heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven works best for even heat and browning the sausage. Buy it here if you need one.

Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
A: Reheat on the stove over low heat, stirring so the cream warms evenly. Add a splash of broth if it seems too thick.

Creamy Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Soup

A warm and easy one-pot meal combining savory sausage, soft beans, and bright spinach in a creamy broth, perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage Use good-quality sausage for best flavor.
• 1 can white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed You can use navy beans or chickpeas as alternatives.
• 4 cups spinach, washed and roughly chopped Fresh spinach is recommended.
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
• 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream Add cream off the heat to prevent curdling.
• Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning at the end.
• Olive oil For cooking.
• Red pepper flakes (optional) For added heat.

Instructions

 

Cooking

• In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
• Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
• Add the sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
• Stir in the white beans, spinach, and broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat and stir in the cream. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
• Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
• Serve warm in deep bowls.

Notes

Let the soup cool to room temperature before storing. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove.

Keyword Bean Soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Soup, Sausage Soup, Spinach Soup