Creamy Kielbasa and Bean Soup
Creamy Kielbasa and Bean Soup is a delightful dish that expertly combines savory Kielbasa sausage with creamy Great Northern beans in a rich chicken broth. Enhanced by tender carrots, onions, and minced garlic, this soup offers a bold, smoky flavor that truly warms the soul!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 28 ounces Kielbasa cut into 1/4" slices 2- 14 ounce packages
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup carrot cut into 1/4" pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 30 ounces Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained 2- 15 ounce cans
- parsely for garnish
Instructions
- Add the oil to a medium stock pot over medium heat. Then add and cook the kielbasa until brown on both sides. Once all the kielbasa is heated through and browned, remove it from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same pot. Then add and combine the chopped onion, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook the vegetables on medium heat for 7-10 minutes until the carrots start to soften.
- Then sprinkle the flour on the vegetables and stir well. Cook for an additional minute.
- Slowly pour the chicken broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring continuously to combine. Bring the soup to a simmer.
- Return the kielbasa to the pot and add the rinsed and drained beans. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!