{"slug":"bean-and-sausage-soup","collection":"recipes","is_recipe":true,"visibility":"public","title":"Bean and Sausage Soup","description":"A thick, hearty bean and kielbasa stew simmered with rosemary, Parmesan rind, carrots, and garlic for deep, layered flavor.","body_md":"\nThis recipe was modified to remove the kale and yield more of a stew\ntype of consistency.\n\n## Source\nhttp://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kale-and-white-bean-soup-106153\n\n## Equipment\n\n-   8 quart soup/stew pot\n\n## Ingredients\n\n-   455g (1 lb) dried beans (half of each: Great Northern and\n    Pinto)\n-   2 onions, coarsely chopped\n-   2 tablespoons olive oil\n-   4 garlic cloves, finely chopped\n-   1200ml (5 cups) chicken broth\n-   2 qt water\n-   1 (3- by 2-inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind\n-   2 teaspoons salt\n-   ½ teaspoon black pepper\n-   1 bay leaf\n-   1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary\n-   1 lb smoked sausage such as kielbasa (optional), sliced crosswise ¼\n    inch thick\n-   8 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces\n\n## Preparation\n\n### Soak Beans\n\n(I found this was not sufficient; needs a better method)\n\n1.  Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a pot and bring to a boil.\n2.  Remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 1 hour.\n3.  Drain beans in a colander and rinse.\n\n### Prepare Soup\n\n1.  In the soup/stew pot, cook onions in oil over moderately low heat,\n    stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.\n2.  Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.\n3.  Add:\n    -   Beans\n    -   Broth\n    -   1 quart water\n    -   Cheese rind\n    -   Salt\n    -   Pepper\n    -   Bay leaf\n    -   Rosemary\n4.  Simmer, uncovered, until beans are just tender, about 50 minutes.\n\n### Brown Sausage\n\nWhile soup is simmering, brown sausage (if using) in batches in a heavy\nskillet over moderate heat, turning, then transfer to paper towels to\ndrain.\n\n### Finish\n\n1.  Stir carrots into soup and simmer 5 minutes.\n2.  Stir sausage\n3.  Add remaining quart water\n\nSimmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally about 12 to 15 minutes; or\nuntil desired consistency.\n","draft":false,"servings":"8","prep_time":"1 hour 15 minutes","cook_time":"1 hour 15 minutes","total_time":"2 hours 30 minutes","source_name":"Epicurious","source_url":"http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kale-and-white-bean-soup-106153","created_at":"2015-03-01T23:05:27Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T01:30:34.740135Z","categories":["Main"],"tags":["Beans","Sausage"],"methods":["Stove-Top"],"themes":["One-Pot"],"ingredients":[{"section":"","items":["-   455g (1 lb) dried beans (half of each: Great Northern and","-   2 onions, coarsely chopped","-   2 tablespoons olive oil","-   4 garlic cloves, finely chopped","-   1200ml (5 cups) chicken broth","-   2 qt water","-   1 (3- by 2-inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind","-   2 teaspoons salt","-   ½ teaspoon black pepper","-   1 bay leaf","-   1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary","-   1 lb smoked sausage such as kielbasa (optional), sliced crosswise ¼","-   8 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces"],"parsed":[{"raw":"-   455g (1 lb) dried beans (half of each: Great Northern and","qty":455,"unit":"g","item":"dried beans (half of each: Great Northern and"},{"raw":"-   2 onions, coarsely chopped","qty":2,"item":"onions","prep":"coarsely chopped"},{"raw":"-   2 tablespoons olive oil","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"olive oil"},{"raw":"-   4 garlic cloves, finely chopped","qty":4,"item":"garlic cloves","prep":"finely chopped"},{"raw":"-   1200ml (5 cups) chicken broth","qty":1200,"unit":"ml","item":"chicken broth"},{"raw":"-   2 qt water","qty":2,"unit":"qt","item":"water"},{"raw":"-   1 (3- by 2-inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind","qty":1,"item":"piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind"},{"raw":"-   2 teaspoons salt","qty":2,"unit":"tsp","item":"salt"},{"raw":"-   ½ teaspoon black pepper","qty":0.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"black pepper"},{"raw":"-   1 bay leaf","qty":1,"item":"bay leaf"},{"raw":"-   1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","item":"finely chopped fresh rosemary"},{"raw":"-   1 lb smoked sausage such as kielbasa (optional), sliced crosswise ¼","qty":1,"unit":"lb","item":"smoked sausage such as kielbasa","prep":"sliced crosswise ¼"},{"raw":"-   8 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces","qty":8,"item":"carrots","prep":"halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces"}]}],"servings_int":8,"qc":{"status":"passed","last_checked_at":"2026-07-30T02:00:02.738221Z","checked_by":"robert@sigler.io","standard_version":"2026-07-29","findings_count":0,"stale":false}}