Kielbasa Bean Slow Cooker Soup

Cozy up to a hearty bowl of Kielbasa Bean Slow Cooker Soup, a flavorsome and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days. This savory soup combines tender slices of kielbasa sausage with a wholesome blend of white and black beans, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika, thyme, and oregano. Simmered low and slow in a rich chicken broth, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a comforting, protein-packed dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a soul-warming soup that’s both satisfying and easy to make. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal, and don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces kielbasa sausage
• 15 ounces white beans (navy or cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the kielbasa sausage into bite-sized rounds or half-moons.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, add the sliced kielbasa, drained and rinsed white beans, drained and rinsed black beans, and diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 3

Add the chicken broth, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Add the bay leaf for added aroma and flavor.

Step 5

Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Step 9

Serve the soup warm with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2935.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1834.7

Total Fat 77.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 160.1mg	0%
Sodium 6471.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.9g
Protein 97.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 707.1mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 5918.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 41.6%