Good Luck Soup (13 Bean Soup)

A southern favorite with some cornbread and fresh garden tomatoes and cukes! I also posted a supreme style version on this site--check it out.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

•  bean  soup mix (in the dried bean section of the grocery store)
• 2  pieces boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1  lb kielbasa (sausage)
• 1  chicken bouillon cube
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can  crushed roma tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 8  cups water
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup sherry wine (cooking is ok but real is better)

Directions

1. Wash beans.
2. Place bouillon, chicken and beans in large pot with water.
3. Boil; reduce to slow boil for 45 minutes.
4. Sauté onion in oil and add tomatoes and thyme.
5. Mix well.
6. Pour tomatoes into bean pot.
7. Continue to cook at a low boil; add sausage and chili powder.
8. Let simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
9. After that time has passed, turn stove off and stir in the sherry.
10. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.