Smoked Sausage Bean Soup (Printable Recipe)

Smoky sausages meet sweet baked beans in this hearty, warming bowl perfect for chilly evenings.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
02 - 20 smoked cocktail sausages (about half a 14-ounce package), halved
03 - 2 stalks celery, diced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 small onion, chopped
06 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Soup Components

07 - 1 (14-ounce) can cherry tomatoes with juices
08 - 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, undrained
09 - 1 (8-ounce) can baked beans
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 2½ cups water

→ Garnish & Finishing

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
13 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

→ Optional Enhancements

14 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
16 - Chopped kale or spinach

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add halved smoked sausages and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp at edges. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add diced celery, carrot, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Scrape up any browned bits from the sausage.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes with juices, white beans with liquid, baked beans, chicken broth, and water. Stir well to combine. Bring to gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens slightly and tomatoes begin to burst.
04 - Return browned sausages to pot along with chopped parsley. Stir well and taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Allow cheese to melt slightly before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Don't overcrowd the pot when browning sausages - single layer browning works best
02 - For creamier texture, lightly mash a few beans against the side of the pot during simmering
03 - Fire-roasted cherry tomatoes add extra depth of flavor
04 - Soup can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and reheated gently
05 - Freezes well for up to 2 months without cheese topping

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