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Crockpot White Bean and Kielbasa Soup

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A hearty and comforting slow cooker soup featuring smoky kielbasa and creamy white beans, perfect for busy weeknights and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry white beans (Great Northern or cannellini) (200g)
  • 12 oz kielbasa sausage (340g), sliced thick
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (1.4 liters), low sodium preferred
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional: A handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Beans (Optional, but recommended): Rinse dried white beans and soak overnight or for at least 6 hours. If using canned beans, skip this step.
  2. Chop the Veggies and Sausage: Dice onion, carrots, and celery into roughly ½-inch pieces. Slice kielbasa into ½-inch thick rounds. Mince garlic cloves finely.
  3. Load the Crockpot: Add soaked and drained beans to crockpot, then onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and kielbasa. Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaves, thyme sprigs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beans are tender and flavors melded. Avoid lifting lid during cooking.
  5. Final Touches: Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread or a fresh side salad.

Notes

Soak beans overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility. Use smoked paprika to enhance smoky flavor. Slice kielbasa thick to keep it juicy. Adjust salt at the end due to varying broth sodium levels. Keep lid closed during cooking to maintain temperature. For thicker soup, mash some beans against crockpot sides before serving.

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Keywords: crockpot soup, white bean soup, kielbasa soup, slow cooker recipe, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, meal prep soup

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