Smokey Beans & Sausage Soup

Submitted by OceanIvy

"I love making soups. My parents really love them, and I love the smell throughout the house while it simmers! It is a cozy, yummy comforting supper 8)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 3mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb dried red kidney beans (2 cups) or 1 lb great northern bean (2 cups)
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth (4 14.5 oz cans each, plus 1 cup water)
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (more if you like)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried savory
• 1 bay leaf
• pepper, to taste
• 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 3 large carrots, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)
• 3 celery ribs, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

1. Place the beans in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Add water to cover by 2 inches.
2. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour, then drain completely.
4. Return beans to pot. Add broth, sausage, and the seasonings; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
6. While thats cooking, sauté onions, carrots and celery in the oil.
7. Add to soup after 1 1/2 hours.
8. Cook at a simmer, covered, 1 hour or until beans are tender.
9. Skim fat if needed.
10. Remove bay leaf.
11. Taste for additional seasonings.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Reviews

[jane49423]

A very nice soup. I haven't perfected making beans from dried beans. They are a little mushy. I froze this into 5 two serving portions.