Description
A hearty, protein-packed creamy bean soup kielbasa that blends smoky sausage, tender vegetables, and rich beans into the ultimate winter comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and sliced kielbasa and cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in cannellini and great northern beans.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially puree half the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in heavy cream if using, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
For the creamiest texture, blend only half the soup. Always add heavy cream at the end to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy bean soup kielbasa, bean soup, kielbasa soup, winter comfort food, high protein soup