Ingredients

• 1 (19.8 ounce) package bratwurst sausages
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cups cooked navy beans
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup pickled jalapeno pepper slices, chopped
• 1 ½ cups milk, divided
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups torn fresh spinach
• salt and ground black pepper to taste