Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Chunky Vegetables, Beans and Kielbasa Soup

Ingredients
1 LB Smoked Turkey Kielbasa (sliced in diagonal 1/4" thick)
4 ribs Celery (cut into 1/2" chunks)
1LB Frozen Crinkle Cut Carrots (thawed)
1 Can (28 oz) Diced Tomatoes with Juice
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tbsp Onion Powder
1 Dried Bay Leaf
1 (15oz; drained) Large Butter Beans
4 Cups Chicken Broth

Seasonings
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Heat oil in soup pot at medium to medium high heat
Brown kielbasa about 5 minutes
Add carrots and celery and cook about 3 minutes
Add broth, tomato with juice, garlic powder, onion powder, beans and bay leaf
Turn heat to high and bring to a boil
Add salt and pepper
Cook at low heat under cover for 20 minutes
Taste to adjust flavor and serve

Serve 4 people

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