Kielbasa Bean Soup

Name: Kielbasa Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (about 3 quarts).
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups water; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; 3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced

I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice meal for busy days or unexpected guests. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced

Directions

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except the sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add sausage and heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 212 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 988mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Kielbasa Bean Soup in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002

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roseholste

Mar 8, 2016

Took this to our Lenten supper at church tonight. It was a huge hit. I have made it before and froze it in 2 serving portions for my husband and I. Wonderful recipe.
Jpeck93

Nov 2, 2011

This was hit with the entire family! Thanks for a great recipe!
pdmgeg

Oct 19, 2011

This was a thick, yummy soup! I had a red and orange pepper so I used those. Also had beef boullion and used the whole pound of sausage. When I make it again, I might add a little more water and seasoning to accommodate an extra can of beans. Very easy to make, too.
Nanna48

Nov 30, 2009

I have made this soup for work a couple of times and have had requests for the recipe both times. It has a very good flavor and is easy to make.