I made this soup a few weeks ago when the weather was dreadful and snowy. Then spring leapt out of nowhere and trees and flowers began budding and birds were singing their little hearts out. But alas, winter appears to be keeping its grip as a cold front will make it’s way down this week. We can only hope the fragile buds and flowers will hang on through it.
If it’s still a bit chilly in your neck of the woods, here’s a warming, hearty soup to tide you over until spring hits your area.
White Bean and Sausage Crock Pot Soup
2 cups dried Navy Beans, soaked overnight (or 2 cans white beans)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Pinch of dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
5 cups homemade or low sodium chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, or 12 cherry tomatoes
7 ounces Turkey Sausage (1/2 link), sliced
Shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving
Drain and rinse the beans (either dried or canned) and add to the slow cooker. Toss everything else except the cheese into the pot, then set on low for 8 to 10 hours or high on 5-6 hours, That’s it! Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese, and crusty bread.
It sounds divine for a cold day — or when you have a cold! (Truth is, it sounds great for any day.) Huge hugs! 😀
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Thank you Teagan! I wish I could bring some over to you right now!
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Aww. The thought really does count; means a lot. Hugs.
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It looks delicious!! I love your recipe, I have one that is very similar! Our temperatures have fallen again the last few days, we are suppose to be 21 degrees tonight, your soup would be delicious tonight! 🙂
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Thank you Michael! This spring is all over the place this year, isn’t it?
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Yes, two weeks ago we have high of 80 degrees one day, Mother Nature can’t figure it out.
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Your soup looks warming and comforting, I would love to have a bowl right now.
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Thank you Gerlinde, your roasted vegetables looked lovely and delicious as well! xo
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Wet and windy this morning. This would do a lovely job today.
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Thank you Conor, that is indeed high praise from you!
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Tomorrow night’s dinner. Thanks KR! It sounds like another winner! I have spicy sausage, tho, but that should be OK.
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Thank you Diana! Spicy sausage would be excellent!
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Yum! Perfect for those chili spring nights as the weather slowly warms! The crockpot makes it that much better!
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Indeed, Michelle. Thank you!
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Yum!! I love white bean soups and this one looks delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂 because I just might have to make this for dinner tonight!!
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Yay, I hope you got to Mel!
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It is cold and blustery here and a nice bowl of your soup would be most welcome.
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Thank you Karen, we had a pleasant day yesterday but today it’s been spitting snow all day!
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