Bean Sausage Soup

Name: Bean Sausage Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Stews
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked rice, optional

I made this colorful, robust stew often when our three kids were living at home. Since it calls for lots of canned vegetables, it stirs up in a jiffy. It's versatile, too-you can substitute cubed turkey, chicken, ham or beef for the sausage. Plus, you can replace the beans with other vegetables of your choice.

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 341 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 1470mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Sausage Bean Stew in Quick Cooking September/October 1998

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lisalady

Jan 13, 2019

I've made this for years, and my family loves it. I substitute green beans for lima beans. I also add pepper, oregano, minced onion and a tbsp of beef bouillion.
pajamaangel

Feb 27, 2015

This was ok. Not really a soup though.
daisey5

Mar 26, 2014

very good.
dianepdk

Feb 21, 2009

I used one 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes. Also added one cup of chicken broth. Tasted rather bland, so I added one teaspoon each of: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and corriander. Also added some chopped onion and red pepper. Simmered for about 30 minutes to one hour.