Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup
Kimberly Killebrew
Creamy beans, smoky sausage, and a rich and savory broth make this the perfect comfort soup to cozy up to on a cold weeknight!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 6
Calories 619 kcal
- 1 1/2 pounds kielbasa sausage , diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 medium carrots , peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes (do not drain)
- 30 ounces canned cannellini beans , rinsed and drained (can substitute Great Northern or navy beans)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until it begins to brown. Add the onions and cook until they're soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add in the garlic and carrots and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and give it a stir. Add the diced tomatoes, beans, broth, and seasonings. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with some chopped parsley.
Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1549mg | Potassium: 1244mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3810IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 7mg
Keyword Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup, Sausage and Bean Soup