Kielbasa and Black Bean Soup

Name: Kielbasa and Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 lb turkey kielbasa, low-fat, thinly sliced; 2 small carrots, chopped; 1 celery, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium; 15 ounces black beans, rinsed & drained; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, squeezed and dry

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Low Cholesterol

This quick and hearty soup combines lean turkey kielbasa with nutritious black beans and a mix of chopped vegetables. Simmered in a reduced sodium chicken broth with oregano and pepper, it's finished with frozen spinach for added colour and goodness. The entire dish comes together in one pan, making it a simple and wholesome option for a low cholesterol diet. You can have this comforting meal ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 lb turkey kielbasa, low-fat, thinly sliced
2 small carrots, chopped
1 celery, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
15 ounces black beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, squeezed and dry

Method

Warm the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet.
Cook the sliced turkey kielbasa until it begins to brown lightly.
Introduce the carrots, celery, red bell pepper, chicken broth, black beans, oregano and pepper to the pan, then bring the mixture up to a boil.
Lower the heat and allow the soup to simmer for about 10 min, or until the vegetables have softened.
Stir in the squeezed dry spinach and continue cooking just until everything is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium998500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryLow Cholesterol

Authormariposa13