Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 to 5 cooked Italian sausages , cut in 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 shallots , chopped
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic , chopped
• 2 carrots , peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• pinch hot pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 (540 ml) can white beans , rinsed and drained
• 3 cups packed baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup 35% whipping cream
• 3/4 cups 2% milk
• salt and pepper
• fresh curly parsley (optional)
• croutons (optional)
• grated Parmesan cheese (optional)