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Creamy Bean and Kielbasa Soup Recipe

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This creamy bean soup with kielbasa is a hearty and comforting dish featuring browned kielbasa, tender vegetables, and creamy white beans simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. It’s an easy stovetop meal perfect for chilly days, combining smoky sausage with smooth textures and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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Sausage

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 rings (13 ounces each) kielbasa, sliced into ¼-inch slices

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Thickening & Liquids

  • ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (720 g) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Beans & Garnish

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
  • Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown Kielbasa: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, about 7-9 minutes. Remove the kielbasa from the pot and set aside on a plate to keep warm.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 10-12 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
  3. Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat everything evenly. Continue cooking for another minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
  4. Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, whole milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Combine Kielbasa and Beans: Return the browned kielbasa slices to the pot, then add the rinsed and drained Great Northern beans.
  6. Simmer Soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve: Ladle the creamy bean soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can use smoked or fresh kielbasa depending on your flavor preference.
  • For a thicker soup, simmer longer until desired consistency is reached.
  • Substitute vegetable broth and milk alternatives to make this dish dairy-free.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.

Keywords: creamy bean soup, kielbasa soup, white bean soup, hearty soup, stovetop soup, sausage soup, comforting soup recipe

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