Crock Pot Kielbasa and Bean Soup
Warm up your soul with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Kielbasa and Bean Soup, an easy slow-cooker recipe that’s perfect for busy weekdays or cozy weekends. Packed with savory slices of browned kielbasa, tender great northern beans, sweet carrots, and fragrant celery, this soup gets an extra depth of flavor from smoked paprika and dried thyme. A splash of chicken broth ties all the ingredients together, creating a rich, comforting broth that’s slow-cooked to perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this gluten-free, one-pot meal is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it with crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a filling family-friendly dinner that’s sure to be a hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) canned great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the kielbasa for 3–4 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
Peel and dice the carrots, chop the celery, and finely dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In the crock pot, add the browned kielbasa, great northern beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth. Add the dried thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Place the lid on the crock pot and set it to cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours. Stir occasionally during cooking if desired.
Taste the soup and adjust salt and seasoning as needed before serving.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it warm with crusty bread or over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 8526 mg | 371% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.2 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 91.9 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 719 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 4627 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
