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Smoked Sausage Italian Bean Soup

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This comforting Smoked Sausage Italian Bean Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly evenings. It combines the rich, smoky flavor of sliced kielbasa with the earthy depth of kidney beans and the bright acidity of crushed tomatoes. Small pasta shells add a satisfying texture, soaking up the savory broth made with chicken bouillon. It&# 226;€™s a one-pot wonder that comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful broth.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 363.7
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This comforting Smoked Sausage Italian Bean Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly evenings. It combines the rich, smoky flavor of sliced kielbasa with the earthy depth of kidney beans and the bright acidity of crushed tomatoes. Small pasta shells add a satisfying texture, soaking up the savory broth made with chicken bouillon. It&# 226;€™s a one-pot wonder that comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful broth.
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Smoked sausage or Polska, sliced
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
  • 3.5 cups Water
  • 2 cubes Chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup Small pasta shells, uncooked (approx. 4 oz)
  • 1 can (18 oz) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large soup kettle or 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the sliced smoked sausage and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the onions are softened.
  3. 3
    Stir in the crushed tomatoes (including their juices), water, and chicken bouillon cubes. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  4. 4
    Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta shells and the drained kidney beans.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
  6. 6
    Serve hot immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 363.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.6g44%
Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
Cholesterol 59.0mg20%
Sodium 915.9mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 22.7g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: smoked sausage, italian soup, bean soup, kielbasa, comfort food, one pot meal, kidney beans, pasta soup, easy dinner, warming soup, sausage and beans, quick soup
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