Creamy White Bean and Sausage Stew

This hearty stew of white beans, vegetables and sausage is the perfect wintry meal. It’s creamy but there’s no added cream: One can of beans is blended with a cup of stock, thickening the stew’s base. Everything simmers together with a few thyme sprigs, plus a tangy Parmesan rind, which adds both richness and creaminess while packing in savory umami. Use a food processor if you’d like to reduce the prep, blitzing the fresh aromatics at the push of a button. Andouille sausage adds some Cajun flair while the hefty amount of vegetables cook down to create a robust chunky stew.