Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
619 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup
Description
Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup starts by browning diced kielbasa in oil to develop color and flavor. Onions are softened with garlic and carrots, adding sweetness and depth. Tomato paste is stirred in before adding canned fire-roasted tomatoes and rinsed cannellini beans, supplying body and texture to the soup. Chicken broth enriches the liquid base, while Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and a bay leaf contribute layers of seasoning.
Simmering for 20-25 minutes allows the flavors to meld and the beans to soften fully. Removing the bay leaf before serving ensures a smoother taste. The soup’s texture features tender sausage chunks nestled amidst creamy beans and softened vegetables, all in a fragrant, herb-infused broth.
This soup pairs well with rustic bread or a crisp green salad for a satisfying meal. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a touch of brightness at serving time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds kielbasa sausage , diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped, large
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 carrot peeled and diced, medium
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes do not drain, canned
- 45 ounces cannellini beans rinsed and drained (can substitute Great Northern or navy beans, canned
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 619 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 619kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1549mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1244mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3810IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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