Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup

This Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup is a flavor-packed soup that combines smoky kielbasa sausage with fire-roasted tomatoes and creamy beans in a savory broth.  It’s the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal when you just want to cozy up to something warm!

I never tire of soups and enjoy them most of the year long.  They’re often quick to make for those busy weeknights, involve just one pot (minimal cleanup!), and usually freeze well so that you can have ready meals on hand that simply need reheating!

How To Serve Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup

This hearty and flavorful soup needs very little to make it a complete meal.  Here are a few ideas of things you can pair with this soup:

• Crusty Bread or Baguette:  It’s perfect for soaking up those delicious juices and adding some extra bulk and texture to your soup.
• Garlic Bread:  If you want a little more pizzazz.
• Cornbread:  Try our Cornbread Muffins, Skillet Cornbread (made with 100% corn), or our Quinoa Cornbread.
• Salad:  A simple green salad is a classic accompaniment.  You can serve it before or with your soup.
• Coleslaw:  You can never go wrong with a classic Creamy Coleslaw.

Can I Substitute Different Beans?

Absolutely!  Navy beans or Great Northern beans both make good substitutes though their textures a little different with cannellini beans being the creamiest.  Alternatively you can also use kidney or pinto beans, or a combination of beans.   Use what you have on hand.

Can I Freeze This Soup?

Yes, you can freeze creamy bean soup with kielbasa. To freeze this soup, first, let it cool completely. Then, store it in freezer-safe containers or resealable plastic bags. Leave some room at the top of the container or bag to allow for expansion as the soup freezes. Properly frozen creamy bean soup can last for 2-3 months in the freezer. When ready to enjoy the soup, let it thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Kielbasa and Cannellini Bean Soup Recipe

This soup is quick to make and involves just a few simple steps:

• 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.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with some chopped parsley.

Enjoy!

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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

Ingredients  

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• 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

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

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