This White Bean & Sausage Beer Soup is everything you want in a rustic bowl of cold-weather fuel — smoky sausage, creamy beans, herbs, and a malty beer broth that adds depth and flavor.

It’s the kind of soup you simmer low and slow while sipping a cold one, then serve with a slice of beer bread or a hunk of buttered toast.

Perfect for game days, winter nights, or anytime you want comfort with a hoppy kick.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds (or use spicy Italian for heat)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
• 1½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 12 oz beer (amber ale, brown ale, or pilsner)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional, for color and greens)
• Salt to taste
• Optional: grated Parmesan for serving

Beer Tip: Use a smooth amber or malty brown ale. Avoid overly hoppy IPAs or sour beers — you want warmth and balance, not bitterness.

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Sausage

• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add sausage and sauté until browned and crispy on the edges — about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Veggies

In the same pot, add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened.

Add garlic, thyme, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes more.

Step 3: Add the Beer & Simmer

Pour in the beer to deglaze, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.

Simmer for 5 minutes to mellow the alcohol and deepen the flavor.

Step 4: Add Beans & Broth

Add white beans, chicken broth, and browned sausage back to the pot.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, uncovered.

Step 5: Add Greens (Optional)

Stir in kale or spinach and simmer just until wilted — about 2–3 minutes.

Taste and adjust salt and seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

• Top With:
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan or Pecorino
  • Toasted breadcrumbs
• Serve With:
  • Crusty sourdough or beer bread
  • Grilled sausage sandwich
  • A cold pint of the same beer you used in the soup

Final Thoughts

White Bean & Sausage Beer Soup is warm, satisfying, and full of bold, savory flavor — everything you want in a pot on a cold night.
It’s easy to make, big on flavor, and flexible enough to handle whatever greens, sausage, or beans you’ve got on hand.

Cheers to cozy soups with beer in the broth and the glass! 🍺🥣🌿

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