Cozy Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese