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!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Dice the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and carrot. Mince the garlic.

Step 4

Add the diced vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot) to the pot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the cannellini beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced green onions.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2995.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2506.0

Total Fat 137.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 300.2mg	0%
Sodium 9038.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 129.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 782.9mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 5805.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 31.4%