SOUTHERN BUTTER BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

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This is a great comforting soup on a chilly day. It may take a while, but it is well worth the time it takes. It's an easy, flavorful soup to make. I like to serve this with cornbread muffins and butter. I hope you give it a try some time - I think you will enjoy it.

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large smoked ham hocks
1 lb dry butter beans
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno, with a slice down the middle
2 c chicken broth
1 pkg smoked sausage, diced
1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp to 1 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 tsp to 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
3 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stock pot add 8 cups of water and the ham hocks. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium low and simmer ham hocks for 2 hours.
  • 2. To the pot add dry beans, onion, bell pepper, sugar, salt, pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and thyme. Simmer for another hour. Note - the jalapeno will add flavor without the soup being spicy.
  • 3. Remove ham hocks and discard jalapeno. Add chicken broth and diced smoked sausage. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Remove ham from the ham hocks and return back to the soup pot.
  • 5. Taste for seasoning and serve with your favorite bread. Corn bread is a favorite of ours.

Hank Boss
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great soup for a busy weeknight.


Roberto Bostwick
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage. It's also a very affordable meal.


anum malik ashraf
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It was really good!


John Hidy
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This soup was so good, I ate two bowls! The smoked sausage and beans were a perfect combination.


MD SABID HASAN
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This soup is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Noor Muhammad
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I would give this soup a 5 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Jennifer Boakye Mensah
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This was the worst soup I have ever tasted. The beans were undercooked and the sausage was too salty.


Sebastian Fritsch
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The soup was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend adding more spices to the recipe.


Godwin Alagbe
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This was a delicious and easy soup to make. I used kielbasa instead of smoked sausage and it was still delicious.


Rana Tanveer
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and filling. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


SomethingAboutBlue
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This soup was a hit with my family! The smoked sausage added a delicious flavor and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.