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Low-Fat Southern Kielbasa, Bean and Bacon Soup

Name: Southern Kielbasa, Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 small onion (about 1 cup); 1 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 celery stick, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 can (14 to 16 ounces) vegetarian baked beans; 1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained; 1/2 pound turkey kielbasa, or smoked sausage, cubed; 1 cup water; 1 cup 2% milk; 6 cups spinach, or mustard greens, chopped; Black pepper, to taste

By Brenda Garrison

5 from 2 votes

Mar 12, 2020, Updated Sep 07, 2025

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In her cookbook Paula Deen Cuts the Fat (affiliate link), she has taken many of her favorite classic southern recipes and made them lighter and healthier. This Southern low fat kielbasa, bean and bacon soup has a hint of sweetness from the baked beans, making it easy for Weight Watchers of all ages to love.

White bowl of Southern Bean Soup with spoon on wooden table. — Low Fat Southern Kielbasa Bean & Bacon Soup

Try using kale or a heartier greens (like collards, turnip, or dandelion).

To keep it vegetarian, remove the turkey bacon and sausage. Use a tablespoon of olive oil when sautéing the vegetables and double up on the pinto beans.

Southern bean soup in white bowl on burlap mat. — Southern Bean Soup

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Low-Fat Southern Kielbasa and Bean Soup?
How to Make This Southern Low-Fat Kielbasa, Bean and Bacon Soup, Step-by-Step
Recipe Notes
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Use Leftovers
Southern Kielbasa, Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Low-Fat Southern Kielbasa and Bean Soup?

According to my calculations, each generous 1-1/4 cups serving has 158 calories.

To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)

7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

How to Make This Southern Low-Fat Kielbasa, Bean and Bacon Soup, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Celery, onion, green pepper, spinach, turkey kielbasa, tomato paste, canned pinto and baked bean ingredients for making soup — Ready to make Southern Bean Soup

Step 2: In a medium to large saucepan, add the bacon, onion, bell pepper and celery.

Stock pot with chopped bacon, green bell pepper and onion for making soup. — Adding the chopped bacon, bell pepper, celery and onion to the pot

Cook until soft over medium heat, stirring frequently (about 7 minutes).

Step 3: Stir in the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for one minute.

Stock pot with onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and tomato paste for making soup. — Adding in the tomato paste and garlic

Step 4: Add the baked beans, pinto beans, sausage, and water. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat.

Stock pot with kielbasa, beans, green pepper, onions and garlic for making soup. — Stirring in the beans, sausage and water

Step 5: Add the milk and stir. Continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.

Adding milk to soup stock pot. — Adding milk to the soup

Step 6: Add the spinach, or greens, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

Stirring chopped spinach into stock pot of bean soup with spatula. — Stirring in the chopped spinach

Step 7: Season to taste with black pepper before ladling into bowls and serving.

Bowl of Southern Bean Soup with Kielbasa and Bacon.

Recipe Notes

Substitute lean ham or Canadian bacon for the turkey bacon.
Use your favorite type of greens in place of spinach.
Make it dairy-free and replace milk with unsweetened plain nut or soy milk.
Use two cups of water instead of the milk for a less creamy option.

Southern bean soup in white bowl with spoon and blue white napkin. — Southern Bean Soup

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm crusty bread or lighter healthier cornbread
Enjoy a warm bowl of soup alongside a simple green salad with a squeeze of lemon.

Ways to Use Leftovers

Store leftovers in a mason jar in the refrigerator.

Portion out and place in the freezer for future quick and easy meals.

Mason jar filled with Southern Bean Soup on burlap mat on kitchen counter. — Mason jar with Southern Bean Soup

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