Description
A rich, velvety bean soup featuring smoky kielbasa, aromatic vegetables, and naturally creamy beans—comfort food ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz kielbasa, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and kielbasa, cooking 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add cannellini beans, great northern beans, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 30–45 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree half the soup for creaminess.
- Stir in heavy cream during final 5 minutes if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Partially pureeing the beans creates natural creaminess without relying on dairy. Add cream only at the end to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy bean soup kielbasa, kielbasa soup, bean soup, comfort soup