This simple soup is easy and great for a winter night. It's savory and made extra delicious with the addition of spiced turkey kielbasa (a variety of Turkey sausage), which gives it a rich, slow-simmered flavor. Serve it with crusty bread or garlic toast for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients for North Woods Bean Soup:
Method of preparing the North Woods Bean Soup:
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Heat a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, garlic, and kielbasa, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broth, Italian seasoning, pepper, and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes
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Place 2 cups of the soup in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pan. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove soup from heat. Add the spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
Chef's Tip:
Great Northern beans are also known as simple large white beans.
Source: MyRecipes