Savory Kielbasa & Butter Bean Delight
Warm up on chilly days with this nourishing Savory Kielbasa & Butter Bean Delight, packed with flavor and heartiness. Featuring your choice of Polish Kielbasa, which adds a sweet, aromatic warmth, or Smoked Sausage, delivering a robust, smoky foundation, this soup is sure to please any palate. With creamy butter beans, fresh vegetables, and a medley of spices, it's a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying experience.
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Celery
2 stalks (coarsely chopped)
Sweet Onion
1 large (coarsely chopped)
Butter or Margarine
2 tablespoons (melted)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
Fresh Ground Pepper
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
Sweet Paprika
1 teaspoon (powdered)
Polish Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage
1 lb (sliced into 3/4 inch pieces)
Butter Beans
4 (16 ounce) cans (3 cans with liquid, 1 can drained and puréed)
Water
16 ounces (added to soup)
Instructions
1
Start by coarsely chopping the celery and onion. In a large cooking pot, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot, sautéing them for 3 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent.
3
Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika, stirring to incorporate the flavors.
4
Next, slice the Kielbasa or smoked sausage into 3/4-inch pieces and add them to the pot, stirring well to combine.
5
Open three cans of butter beans, adding them to the pot along with their canning liquid. For the fourth can, drain the beans and puree them in a blender until smooth, then add the puréed beans back to the pot.
6
Pour in 16 ounces of water and stir everything together.
7
Bring the soup to a low boil, cover, and then reduce the heat to simmer. Allow the soup to simmer for at least 30 minutes, but ideally for several hours to develop deeper flavors.
8
Before serving, taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Kielbasa & Butter Bean Delight?
It is a nourishing, hearty soup featuring Polish Kielbasa or smoked sausage, creamy butter beans, and fresh vegetables.
What type of sausage can I use for this recipe?
You can use either one pound of Polish Kielbasa for a sweet warmth or Smoked Sausage for a robust smoky foundation.
How many cans of butter beans are required?
The recipe calls for four 16-ounce cans of butter beans.
Do I need to drain the butter beans?
You should add three cans with their liquid and drain the fourth can to be puréed.
Why is one can of butter beans puréed?
One can is drained and puréed in a blender to help thicken the soup and create a smooth, creamy texture.
How much water is added to the soup?
You should add 16 ounces of water to the pot.
How long should the soup simmer?
The soup should simmer for at least 30 minutes, but ideally for several hours to develop deeper flavors.
What vegetables are used in this recipe?
The soup includes two stalks of celery and one large sweet onion.
How should the celery and onion be prepared?
Both the celery and the sweet onion should be coarsely chopped.
What spices are used to season the soup?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika.
How thick should I slice the kielbasa?
The kielbasa or smoked sausage should be sliced into 3/4-inch pieces.
What is the first step in the cooking process?
The first step is to coarsely chop the celery and onion and melt butter or margarine in a large cooking pot.
How long do I sauté the vegetables?
Sauté the onion and celery for 3 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for 2 tablespoons of either butter or margarine.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is described as a comforting meal perfect for chilly days or cozy evenings at home.
What should I serve with this soup?
It is recommended to serve the soup with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying experience.
Does this recipe contain meat?
Yes, it contains one pound of kielbasa or smoked sausage, which is typically pork.
Is this an easy recipe to follow?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe with straightforward instructions.
What heat setting should I use for sautéing?
The butter should be melted and vegetables sautéed over medium heat.
When do I add the spices?
Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and paprika after they have sautéed for 3 to 5 minutes.
Should the soup be brought to a boil?
Yes, bring the soup to a low boil before covering and reducing the heat to a simmer.
Should the pot be covered while simmering?
Yes, the instructions state to cover the pot after bringing the soup to a low boil.
How many stalks of celery are needed?
You will need 2 stalks of celery.
What size onion is required?
The recipe calls for one large sweet onion.
Can the soup be cooked for more than 30 minutes?
Yes, simmering for several hours is encouraged to better develop the flavors.
How much sausage is needed?
The recipe requires 1 lb of Polish Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage.
What type of paprika should I use?
The recipe specifically calls for 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika.
Should I taste the soup before serving?
Yes, you should taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary before serving.
Is this soup suitable for family gatherings?
Yes, it is a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for family gatherings.
What is the overall flavor profile?
The soup offers a sweet, aromatic warmth or robust smokiness combined with creamy beans and savory spices.