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Creamy Bean Soup With Kielbasa

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Creamy bean soup with kielbasa is a hearty, one-pot meal made with smoky sausage, tender beans, and a rich, velvety broth. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked cannellini or great northern beans (or two 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add kielbasa and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in beans, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
  6. Remove bay leaf, stir in heavy cream, and return kielbasa to the pot.
  7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until soup is creamy and warmed through.
  8. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a lighter soup, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • Add chopped kale or spinach at the end for extra greens.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding the cream.
  • Freezes well; store in portions and reheat as needed.
  • Use smoked paprika or spicy sausage for a bolder flavor.

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