Description
This Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa is a hearty and comforting meal that’s perfect for a chilly evening! Tender beans, flavorful kielbasa, and a medley of vegetables simmer in a creamy broth, making this a satisfying and easy-to-make soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 rings (13 ounces each) kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown Kielbasa: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, about 7-9 minutes. Remove the kielbasa and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in the same pot. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the carrots are softened.
- Make a Roux: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer with Beans and Kielbasa: Return the browned kielbasa to the pot. Add the drained beans. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the soup has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use any type of smoked sausage you like in place of kielbasa.
- If you don’t have Great Northern beans, you can substitute cannellini beans or navy beans.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- To add a bit of heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg