Cajun Style White Bean Soup
Warm up your soul with this hearty Cajun Style White Bean Soup, a flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for cozy evenings. Featuring smoky andouille sausage, tender cannellini beans, and a vibrant medley of vegetables like onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrot, this recipe delivers the bold, spiced kick of Cajun seasoning with an optional cayenne twist for extra heat. Simmered in a savory chicken broth infused with herbs and spices like thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaf, this soup achieves a rich, comforting depth of flavor in just 45 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions for a pop of color and freshness, it’s a satisfying and wholesome dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this gluten-free and protein-packed recipe serves up to six and is as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces andouille sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Slice the andouille sausage into half-inch rounds. Add the sausage to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
Dice the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and carrot. Mince the garlic.
Add the diced vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot) to the pot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cannellini beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the browned sausage to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.1 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.4 g | 207% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 9038 mg | 393% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.7 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 129.2 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 783 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 5805 mg | 124% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
