Freezer Meal: Loaded Veggie Kielbasa Soup

Freezer Meal: Loaded Veggie Kielbasa Soup

This healthy freezer meal is a veggie-loaded kielbasa soup that can be prepped 3 months ahead then cooked in the crockpot, instant pot, or on the stovetop.

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine American, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, One Pan, Paleo

Keyword Kielbasa Sausage, Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 222kcal

Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Ingredients

Freeze Together:

1 yellow onion chopped
1 lb kielbasa sausage sliced, can sub turkey kielbasa sausage
3 cups carrots chopped or sliced
3 cups celery 1 stalk chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
3 cups sweet potato chopped (1 large)
4 cups broth vegetable or chicken
1 cube bouillon optional

Add-In Later

2-4 cups chopped kale or collard greens
4 cups water

Instructions

Freeze together in a large freezer bag chopped yellow onion, kielbasa sausage, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, sweet potato, broth, and a bouillon cube (optional.)

Instant Pot Instructions:

Add frozen contents with 2 cups of water to Instant Pot, cook for 10 minutes on high, and 10 minutes natural release. Quick-release the pressure and then add 2-4 cups chopped greens, stir in while the soup is hot to wilt the greens.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

From frozen, add 4 cups water and cook for 4 hours on high. Add 2-4 cups chopped greens, stir in while the soup is hot to wilt the greens.
Stove Top Instructions:
Defrost contents overnight or up to 48 hours ahead of time.
Add freezer bag contents to a large stockpot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer covered for 20 minutes or until veggies are soft.
Add 2-4 cups chopped greens, stir in while the soup is hot to wilt the greens.

Notes

*** Make sure to thinly slice your veggies or the cooking time could double or triple. I used a mandolin to slice carrots, celery, and sweet potatoes. It's more work upfront, but cuts the cooking time down significantly!

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