Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa. This hearty soup combines the smoky flavor of kielbasa with creamy cannellini beans in a rich broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Kielbasa: In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown the sliced kielbasa. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Beans: Pour in chicken broth, stir in beans, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, return kielbasa to the pot, and simmer to heat through. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some beans before adding cream.
- Try turkey kielbasa for a leaner option.
- Add spinach for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
