Ski Slope Soup

This is a comfort food that's very easy to throw together! Originally from a Southern Living magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 49 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb bulk sausage
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can tomatoes
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  quart water
• 1⁄8 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup potato, peeled and diced

Directions

1. Brown sausage and drain well.
2. Combine all ingredients in a 4 quart saucepan or Dutch oven.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add potatoes and cook another 20 minutes.
5. Remove and discard bay leaves.
6. Beat soup with an electric mixer until all ingredients are well shredded, about 3 minutes.
7. Serve.