Description
Hearty Polish-inspired creamy bean soup with kielbasa brings warmth and comfort to winter tables. Rich sausage and tender beans combine in a luxurious broth that satisfies hunger and delights palates with traditional Eastern European flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 rings kielbasa (13 ounces / 368 grams each), sliced into ¼-inch slices
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- Parsley, for garnish
Pantry and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup (31 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720 grams) chicken broth
- 1 cup (245 grams) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams each) Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a spacious cookware over medium-high temperature, then sizzle kielbasa slices until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Transfer browned kielbasa to a separate plate, maintaining warmth.
- Within the identical pot, dissolve butter and introduce onions, carrots, garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper, stirring thoroughly to integrate ingredients.
- Sauté vegetables until onions become translucent and carrots soften, roughly 10-12 minutes.
- Dust flour across vegetable mixture, ensuring comprehensive coating, and allow to cook momentarily.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, whisking continuously to create smooth consistency.
- Elevate mixture to gentle simmer, then reintroduce kielbasa and beans to the liquid.
- Reduce heat, allowing soup to gently bubble and thicken, periodically stirring to prevent scorching, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once soup reaches desired consistency and flavors meld, remove from heat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve piping hot, inviting diners to savor the hearty, creamy creation.
Notes
- Sizzle the kielbasa first to develop a rich, caramelized flavor that infuses the entire soup with depth.
- Use fresh garlic and aromatic vegetables to create a robust base that elevates the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Gradually add liquid ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency throughout the soup.
- Simmer the soup slowly to allow flavors to meld and beans to become perfectly tender and absorb surrounding seasonings.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and let the natural ingredients shine through.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley just before serving to add a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the soup’s rich and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg