super easy kielbasa bean soup
My dad got this recipe from a friend years ago, and it's a staple in my home. It's so easy and can be made last minute on the stove or prepped early and cooked on low in a Crock Pot. If you want a healthier version, it's fine to use turkey sausage. I do! Any kind of bean will do. A mix is even better. I like black eyed peas, small butter beans, and either pinto or northern beans. If you prefer a thicker stock once it's done cooking, add a bit of corn starch/water or use Wondra/gravy flour to thicken.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This kielbasa bean soup is very simple to throw together on a busy day. There is an option to prepare it on the stove or in a slow cooker. We opted for a slow cooker to make this a very hands-off soup recipe. Kielbasa adds smoky flavor and heartiness to the soup. Canned beans not only make this simple, but also add versatility. Use what you'd like, but we went with pinto beans and Great Northern beans. We served our bowls with a side of cornbread for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 package kielbasa, smoked or Polish sausage
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cans beans, any kind will do
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoons cider vinegar, to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown or spicy mustard
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning or salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water, more/less as needed
How To Make super easy kielbasa bean soup
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Step 1Slice sausage links in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2 inch chunks. Dice onions. -
Step 2Spray either a Crock Pot or a medium/large saucepan or soup pot with cooking spray; add sausage and onion.
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Step 3Pour in the beans, liquid included. Add vinegar and mustard. Stir to combine. If this is too sour, you can add a tiny bit of sugar to take the edge off. Stir in Montreal and other seasonings.
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Step 4Mix well.
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Step 5Add just a bit of water to make it more stew-like, not like a brothy soup. Add just enough to separate the ingredients a little bit. DO NOT cover the mixture with water.
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Step 6Turn the Crock Pot on low if you'll be gone all day, or high if you need it in a couple of hours. Or, cook on the stove. Once it gets to a boiling point, turn the heat down and let simmer until the flavors blend and reseason to taste.
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