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Cozy Kielbasa and White Bean Soup: Easy 30-Minute Dinner

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A smoky, hearty, and unbelievably quick soup made with kielbasa, white beans, and a rich garlicky broth. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need comfort in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12–14 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini, Great Northern, or butter beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: slice kielbasa, dice onion, mince garlic, rinse and drain beans, measure broth and spices.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa in a single layer and brown for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned and crispy. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe out the pot.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic, oregano, smoked paprika (if using), and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour about ½ cup of chicken broth into the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add remaining 3½ cups broth, bay leaf, and rinsed white beans. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Remove bay leaf and discard. Return browned kielbasa to the pot. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash about ¼ of the beans with a potato masher before adding the kielbasa back in. This soup tastes even better the next day. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: kielbasa soup, white bean soup, quick dinner, 30-minute meal, comfort food, easy soup recipe

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