SPICY SAUSAGE-KIDNEY BEAN SOUP

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The original is from Southern Living 1983 cookbook and is credited to Mrs. Frank Patton from Johnson City, Tenn. This is a favorite of ours that we often double and freeze in lunch size portions for DH. The original recipe calls for canned beans, but we process dried beans. If you don't have a pressure cooker, it will take longer, so if you're in a hurry, use the canned variety. We also tend to increase the spices and herbs and use hot sausage to increase the impact. (time does not include soaking)

Provided by OliveLover

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (or 2 cans, 16 oz. each kidney beans, un-drained)
2 cups beef stock (or water, enough to cover beans by 2 inches)
1 lb bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 bay leaf
1 quart beef stock (or water)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup potato, in 1/2-inch dice

Steps:

  • Pick over dried beans and soak for at least 4 hours. If not using a pressure cooker, soak beans overnight.
  • Place beans in pressure cooker with enough beef stock or water to cover by 2 inches and process 12-15 minutes, depending on how long they've been soaked. (Feel free to add extra garlic or a bay leaf if you so desire.) Allow to come down from pressure naturally. If not using a pressure cooker, place in pot and simmer for 2-3 hours until almost tender, adding more liquid if necessary.
  • In a large Dutch oven brown sausage, stirring to crumble the meat. Drain pan drippings if desired. Add onion and garlic and saute until transparent. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, stock or water, salt, seasoned salt, thyme and beans with their liquid whether canned or processed dry. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper and diced potato; cover and simmer 20 more minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

luke jemwa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


TREBLA V.
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Nova Aphrodite
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Liliana Bott
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I wasn't a huge fan of this soup. The sausage was a bit too spicy for my taste and the kidney beans were a bit too mushy. I think I'll pass on this recipe next time.


Kelvin Adjei
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the sausage and kidney beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


joglt1 tsi
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Mojammal hoque Mahib
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This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making it again.


shahzaib suhail
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This soup is delicious! I love the spicy sausage and the kidney beans add a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Scientific AI
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised! It's really flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Adjepong
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the sausage and kidney beans are the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again and again.


quinton sekgaphane
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra spice, but that's just my personal preference.


Debb Debbie
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This soup was a hit with my family! The sausage and kidney beans gave it a hearty flavor, and the spice level was just right. I will definitely be making this again.


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