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Southern Kielbasa, Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe

This recipe is a much lighter version of an old Southern favorite from Paula Deen. Sweet and flavorful, it’s sure to be a hit with folks of all ages.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kielbasa bean soup, low fat bean soup, southern baked bean soup
Servings: 6
Author: Brenda Garrison | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

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

Instructions

  • In a medium to large saucepan add the bacon, onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook until soft over medium heat, stirring frequently (about 7 minutes).
  • Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for one minute.
  • Add the baked beans, pinto beans, sausage and water. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the milk and stir. Continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Add the spinach, or greens, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with black pepper before ladling into bowls and serving.

Notes

Serving size: 1-1/4 cups
WW Points: 6
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7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Variations:
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 13.4g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3123IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 7mg