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Hey! Got a great soup for you - Creamy Bean Soup with Sausage. My friend Krista shared this recipe and it's a winner. Takes just 30 minutes to make, packed with veggies, kielbasa, and beans in a creamy broth. No cream needed!
Why Make This Soup
This isn't just soup - it's comfort in a bowl. Quick enough for busy nights but tastes like it took hours. The beans make it filling, the sausage adds smoke, and you don't even need to soak beans. Perfect for family dinner or when friends come over.
What You Need
- Oil: Regular cooking oil
- Kielbasa: Cut in chunks
- Onion: Chopped up
- Green Pepper: Chopped
- Carrot: Chopped
- Garlic: Few cloves
- Salt and Pepper
- Flour: Regular white
- Milk: Whole works best
- Worcestershire Sauce: Just a splash
- Sage: Ground kind
- White Beans: One can
- Kidney Beans: One can
- Parsley: Fresh, for top
How to Make It
- Start Cooking:
- Heat oil in a big pot. Throw in sliced sausage, cook 5 minutes till brown.
- Add Veggies:
- Drop in onion, pepper, carrot, garlic. Cook 5 minutes till soft.
- Make It Creamy:
- Sprinkle flour over everything. Stir in milk slowly. Let it get thick.
- Finish Up:
- Add Worcestershire, sage, and beans. Cook 15 minutes on low. Season to taste.
- Serve:
- Top with parsley. Grab some bread for dipping.
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Quick and Easy
30 minutes - that's all you need. Most stuff you probably have in your kitchen already. Perfect when you want something hot and filling fast.
What Makes It Good
The sausage makes it smoky, veggies make it sweet, beans make it thick. You get creamy soup without using cream. Everything works together to make it taste like it cooked all day.
Making It Creamy
No cream needed! The trick's in cooking the flour with the meat and veggies first. Add milk slow and it gets nice and thick.
Make It Your Way
Switch it up:
- Try different beans
- Use ham instead of sausage
- Add mushrooms or kale
- Spice it up with chili flakes
- Make it lighter with 2% milk
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Save It For Later
Makes great leftovers. Let it cool, put it in containers. Keeps 3 months in the freezer. Heat it up when you need a quick meal.
Quick tips:
- Don't overcook the veggies
- Stir while adding milk to avoid lumps
- Rinse beans before using
- Taste before adding more salt
- Great with crusty bread
That's it! Easy, filling, and perfect for cold days. Need anything else?
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Don't have kielbasa - what else works?
Any smoked sausage works great. Try hot links for spice. Even cut-up hot dogs work in a pinch. Italian sausage is good too - just cook it first.
- → Want to make it without meat?
Chop up some mushrooms instead of sausage. They give that meaty taste. Or throw in extra beans. Add a splash of liquid smoke if you miss that smoky taste.
- → Soup's too thin - help!
Mash some beans with a fork and stir them in. Or mix a spoon of cornstarch with cold water and add it. Let it bubble a bit to get thick.
- → Can I freeze extras?
Yes! Keeps 3 months frozen. Let it cool first. When you want it, heat it slow and stir lots. Might need a splash of milk to get creamy again.
- → Can I use dry beans?
Cook them first. Soak overnight, then cook till soft. Takes longer but cheaper than cans. Make sure they're real soft before adding to soup.
Conclusion
Like this? Try white bean stew with sausage next time. Or make spicy kidney bean soup if you want heat. Both are quick, filling, and use stuff from your pantry.