Polish Sausage Lima Bean Stew Crock Pot

Warm your soul with this hearty Polish Sausage Lima Bean Stew, a slow cooker masterpiece that's perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week. This easy crock pot recipe combines the smoky, savory flavor of kielbasa with tender lima beans, nutrient-packed veggies, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, all simmered to perfection in a rich chicken broth. With the option to add a tangy twist of diced tomatoes, this one-pot meal is as customizable as it is satisfying. Simply soak the beans, layer the ingredients, and let your slow cooker work its magic for eight hours. The result? A comforting, protein-packed stew that's full of bold, rustic flavors and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a touch of brightness. Perfect for fall and winter evenings, this recipe delivers homestyle warmth with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Polish sausage (kielbasa)
• 1 cup Dried lima beans
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 large Onion, chopped
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Canned diced tomatoes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried lima beans to remove any debris or stones, then soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

Slice the Polish sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and set aside.

Step 3

In a slow cooker, combine the soaked and drained lima beans, chicken broth, chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

If using canned diced tomatoes, add them to the slow cooker as well.

Step 5

Gently stir the ingredients, then layer the slices of Polish sausage on top.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the lima beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and stir the stew to distribute the sausage evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2395.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2252.4

Total Fat 114.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 213.5mg	0%
Sodium 9147.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.2g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 112.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 552.6mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 6840.7mg	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: 45.8%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 34.3%