4 Points Plus Kielbasa And Black Bean Soup Recipes

SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN AND KIELBASA SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight (at least 8 hours) in water, or use the quick soak method.
• After the beans have soaked, drain them and add to the slow cooker.
• Set a medium sized skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Add a bit of cooking oil. Add the sliced kielbasa and brown them on both sides. Add to the slow cooker.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• Remove bay leaf and serve.
• Enjoy!

EASY BEAN AND KIELBASA SOUP

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir in tomatoes. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until hot.

BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKED KIELBASA SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. Pick through dry beans, for rocks or sand pebbles & debris, then wash and add to a large pot, cover with water, cover with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a rolling boil, and boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, then lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook until beans are soft and tender, about 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours till liquid is thick and rich. Add more water as needed to keep beans covered.
• 2. As beans begin to come to a boil, chop all of the vegetables, you can also add jalapeno peppers if desired, but we do not care for spicy food in our household, so I didn't use them. I had almost 8 cups of chopped vegetables when I was done.
• 3. Add the chopped vegetables to the pot, and continue to cook over low heat.
• 4. Add all of the spices, stir and continue cooking. Stirring occasionally to prevent beans from sticking.
• 5. During the last half hour or so of cooking, cut up the smoked polish Kielbasa, and add it to the soup pot. Cover with a lid and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6. Ladle and serve with your favorite corn Bread or Tortillas, and add your favorite garnishes. Enjoy.

KIELBASA BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except the sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add sausage and heat through. Discard bay leaves.

4 POINTS PLUS - KIELBASA AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Cook kielbasa until lightly browned.
• Add all remaining ingredients except spinach; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer about 10 min, until vegetables are tender.
• Add spinach and cook until heated through.

SMOKY BLACK-BEAN SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high; add sausage and cook, stirring, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add scallions, celery, and thyme to pan; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse one can of beans, leaving the second in its liquid; add both to pan with 1 cup water.
• Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. If desired, remove 1 cup of mixture and purée in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds, then return to pan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top each serving with cooked sausage, a dollop of sour cream, and a small handful of watercress. Sprinkle with pepper and celery leaves; serve.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, ham hocks, water, chilies, bouillon, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook kielbasa until a thermometer reads 160°. Cut in half lengthwise; slice into 1/4-in. pieces. Add kielbasa and tomatoes to soup., Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; cut into cubes. Return to soup and heat through. Discard bay leaves.

SUPER EASY KIELBASA BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• 1. slice sausage links in half lengthwise then cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 2. slice onion as indicated in ingredient list
• 3. spray either crockpot or medium to large saucepan or soup pot with cooking spray; add sausage and onion
• 4. pour in the beans, liquid included; add vinegar and mustard- stir to combine (if this is too sour, you can add a tiny bit of sugar to take the edge off); stir in Montreal or other seasonings
• 5. add just a bit of water to make more 'stew' like but not like a brothy soup- just enough to separate the ingredients a little bit- DO NOT cover the mixture with water
• 6. turn crockpot on (low if you'll be gone all day, high if you need it in a couple hours) or cook on stove-once it gets to a boiling point, turn heat down and let simmer until flavors blend...re-season to taste
• 7. ** if you prefer a thicker stock once its done cooking, add a bit of cornstarch/water or use Wondra/gravy flour to thicken....Enjoy!