Bean Soup Kielbasa: A Hearty Meal You’ll Love!
Bean Soup Kielbasa is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender beans with savory kielbasa sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 cups dried beans (such as navy or great northern), soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the kielbasa over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the soaked beans, broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or kale for added nutrition.
- This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg