Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa Recipe: Hearty Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)