Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa: A Cozy Bowl Awaits!
A hearty and comforting creamy bean soup featuring savory kielbasa, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned.
- Stir in the white beans, chicken broth, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the kielbasa and use vegetable broth.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg