Sausage Bean Soup

Submitted by Eric N. Frankel

"A very hearty, high fiber meal."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb polska kielbasa
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 bulb of garlic (peeled and chopped)
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (light or dark)
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can carrots (sliced)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil (minced) (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shredded) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (ground)
• 1 tablespoon five-pepper medley (ground)

directions

1. Put corn, carrots, and beans in a strainer, rinse well and set aside.
2. Cut sausage once lengthwise, then crosswise into approximately 1/2" pieces.
3. In a large saucepan on a medium heat, add sausage, stir until it "sweats", then add onion and saute until both are lightly charred.
4. Add garlic and stir until light brown.
5. Add beans, corn, carrots, broth, basil, salt and pepper.
6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan Cheese.
8. Can be served over rice, if desired.

Reviews

[Ms B.]

I really liked the flavor of this soup. The beans added an extra 'heartiness' that seemed to be lacking in the pasta versions of sausage soup. I used sweet Italian sausage and roasted garlic (left over from another recipe). Another change that I made was to sub cannellini beans for the black beans (I thought I had black in the pantry, but...?). I added a handful of baby spinach and a dash of balsamic vinegar, as well. If I would have had some zucchini, I would have added slices of that, as well. My husband loved this served with crusty bread for an easy Sunday night supper. I will be making this again.

 

[redwine]

I made this according to recipe as I adopted chef Eric Frankel for the Spring Pac 2013 game.This is really hearty, It's great as a cold weather meal. I served it with a slice of Fit for Life's "Genesis" Bread. This recipe could be tweaked according to what meat and beans you have on hand,but.... prepared as written it's 5 stars good ! Thanks for posting a healthy fiber filled soup recipe.

 

[Just Garlic]

I make something very similar all winter--very hearty, very tasty! We make corn bread and serve this in deep bowls over the bread for a great taste combination and to soak up the broth.

 

[KeeperAtHome]

This is from Taste of Home magazine. I make it with 1/2 lb. of turkey sausage. It doesn't make a lot of broth, so if you like more liquidy soups, you may want to increase the broth or tomatoes. A very good and easy recipe. Especially good with Recipe #105616 which is pictured with it in the magazine. Yum!

 

[conniecooks]

This was very good. I did add a bay leaf, some worcestershire sauce, thyme, & oregano, oh and a dash of hotsauce. I think pasta would be a nice addition also. It is very quick and versatile, a good recipe to build on. Thanks for the posting