Description
Hearty kielbasa bean soup delivers rich, comforting flavors from Polish culinary traditions. Robust ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a satisfying meal that welcomes you to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 rings kielbasa (13 oz / 368 g), sliced into ¼-inch slices
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g) Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups (720 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear Kielbasa: In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high and crisp kielbasa slices until achieving a deep golden-brown crust, about 7-9 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, melt butter and add onions, carrots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring to coat evenly and cook briefly to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Build Liquid Base: Gradually pour in chicken broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, whisking continuously to create a smooth, lump-free foundation.
- Simmer and Develop: Return kielbasa to the pot, add beans, and allow the soup to gently simmer. Reduce heat and let the mixture thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 15-20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and ladle into bowls while piping hot, ready to warm and satisfy.
Notes
- Sear Kielbasa Perfectly: Brown sausage slices on high heat to develop deep, caramelized flavors and create a rich golden exterior that adds complexity to the soup.
- Build Flavor Layers: Sauté vegetables thoroughly to release natural sugars, creating a robust base that enhances the overall depth of the soup’s taste profile.
- Prevent Lumpy Texture: Whisk broth and milk slowly and consistently to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency without unwanted flour clumps.
- Low and Slow Finale: Simmer soup gently to allow ingredients to meld together, concentrating flavors and achieving the perfect creamy thickness without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 889 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg