Description
Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This rich, velvety soup combines hearty white beans and smoky kielbasa, enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish is not only easy to make but also immensely satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice, and watch as everyone asks for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 8 oz kielbasa, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced kielbasa; cook until kielbasa is slightly browned.
- Stir in the canned white beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg