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Mixed Bean Soup with Ham & Kielbasa

February 1, 2017 by Judith Hannemann

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Hearty mixture of beans with ham and kielbasa flavor this delicious soup.

Delicious hearty mixed bean soup is great for a winter meal, but the kielbasa and ham add great flavor!

Winter Is For Bean Soup

Bean soup is perfect for a cold winter day!

This soup is extra special because it contains a variety of beans and two meats!

Hearty mixture of beans with ham and kielbasa flavor this delicious soup.

The Flavors Are Terrific

Bean soup is traditionally flavored with ham.

Whenever I make a ham for dinner, I always save and freeze the bone for later use. This is one of the uses I have for the leftover ham bone. Always make sure to leave some meat on the bone for adding to the soup!

Kielbasa or smoked sausage is less traditional for flavoring the soup, but it’s absolutely delicious!  It has a smoky flavor but is quite different from ham. This adds another level to the flavor.

Also, most mixed bean packages come with a seasoning packet. Use it because this adds even more flavor, but if your package of beans doesn’t come with this seasoning, don’t worry–it’s totally optional.

Hearty mixture of beans with ham and kielbasa flavor this delicious soup.

Add Some Veggies

I generally will add carrot and celery to most any soup I make.

In this one, I had no celery so I only added carrots. I like the sweetish flavor that carrot imparts to a soup. You can add anything you like that you think goes well with the meats.

As far as herbs and spices, something such as this soup lends itself to bay and a bit of basil for my tastes. You can really get experimental here if you want. I have to admit I’m not that adventurous with herbs so I haven’t tried other combinations. I’d love it if you could let me know your personal favorites for bean and ham soup!

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Hearty mixture of beans with ham and kielbasa flavor this delicious soup.
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Mixed Bean Soup with Ham & Kielbasa

Delicious hearty mixed bean soup is great for a winter meal, but the kielbasa and ham add great flavor!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 hrs
Total Time10 hrs 5 mins
Course: Pork, soups
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bean soup, ham, kielbasa
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 1 bag approx 16 oz mixed dried beans + enclosed flavor pack (see NOTES)
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tsp chicken base i.e. Better Than Bouillon -OR- 2 chicken stock cubes
  • 1 cup sliced carrots - about 1/2-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • meaty ham bone -OR- 1 large ham steak cut in chunks
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 package fully-cooked kielbasa cut in 1/2-inch slices
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place soaked beans in a 5-7 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the water and the flavor pack that was in the beans (if there isn't one in your package, it's not essential so don't worry), the chicken base, carrots, onions, basil, bay leaf. kielbasa and ham bone/ham chunks.
  • Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, high 5-8 hours (times are approximate).
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

To prepare beans-- place beans in a large pot and cover with water 1" above the beans. Soak overnight. Alternate method (but not as good)--place beans in a large pot and cover with water 1" above the beans. Bring water to a boil, boil 5 minutes then remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour. With either method, drain the water and rinse.
Flavor packet--if the brand of beans you buy doesn't have a little packet of flavoring, it's not essential so don't worry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3573IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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Hearty mixture of beans with ham and kielbasa flavor this delicious soup.
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