Kielbasa Bean Slow Cooker Soup
Cozy up to a hearty bowl of Kielbasa Bean Slow Cooker Soup, a flavorsome and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days. This savory soup combines tender slices of kielbasa sausage with a wholesome blend of white and black beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika, thyme, and oregano. Simmered low and slow in a rich chicken broth, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a comforting, protein-packed dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a soul-warming soup that’s both satisfying and easy to make. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal, and don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces kielbasa sausage
- 15 ounces white beans (navy or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa sausage into bite-sized rounds or half-moons.
In a slow cooker, add the sliced kielbasa, drained and rinsed white beans, drained and rinsed black beans, and diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add the chicken broth, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Add the bay leaf for added aroma and flavor.
Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve the soup warm with crusty bread or crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 6472 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.6 g | 209% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.5 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 707 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5918 mg | 126% | |
*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.
