Indulge in the hearty and flavorful Smoked Sausage Soup, a delectable dish perfect for chilly days or gatherings. This savory soup features juicy smoked sausage, tender vegetables, and a rich, smoky broth that will warm your soul. With variations including a classic version, a slow cooker option for effortless preparation, and a spicy rendition for those who crave a kick, this versatile recipe caters to diverse tastes. Each variation offers a unique twist, ensuring that every spoonful is a delightful experience. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the traditional recipe, the convenience of the slow cooker method, or the bold flavors of the spicy version, this Smoked Sausage Soup is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred variation, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CABBAGE AND SMOKED SAUSAGE SOUP
Even kids who don't care for vegetable soup may enjoy this one. Very good flavor. Sometimes I use crushed tomatoes with garlic, onion, or basil now that they're available. Turkey smoked sausage is great in this recipe!
Provided by Ludy Brinck
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cabbage Soup Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly browned. Place sausage in the pot, and pour in water. Mix in cabbage, carrots, celery, rice, beans, tomato sauce, and crushed tomatoes. Dissolve bouillon in the mixture. Season with salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook at least 1 hour, until vegetables are tender and rice is cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1618 mg, Sugar 10 g
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 11h25m
Yield about 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak beans in cold water to cover, overnight (8 to12 hours). Drain beans and rinse well.
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and reserve. Add the onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, an additional minute.
- Add the browned sausage back to the stockpot. Stir in the beans, bay leaves, and thyme. Add the chicken stock, water, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Skim off any fat, as necessary, if desired. (The cook time may vary depending on the beans, but they should be tender and falling apart when finished.)
- Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if needed. Using a potato masher or the flat side of a spoon, gently mash the beans against the bottom and sides of the stockpot, leaving some of the beans whole and some mashed. Continue to simmer the soup for 30 minutes, uncovered, or until desired consistency.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot, with crusty bread slices.
CORN AND WILD RICE SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
Categories Soup/Stew Food Processor Rice Sauté Kid-Friendly Lunch Sausage Corn Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 5 cups broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend 3 3/4 cups corn and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and onions and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups chicken broth and bring soup to simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup 15 minutes.
- Add cooked wild rice, corn puree and remaining 2 1/2 cups corn kernels to soup. Cook until wild rice is very tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes longer. Mix in half and half. Thin soup with more chicken broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup over medium-low heat before continuing.)
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chives and parsley and serve.
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BAKED BEAN SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Add the celery, carrot and onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cherry tomatoes, white beans (and their liquid), baked beans, chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the soup thickens slightly and the tomatoes just start bursting, about 20 minutes.
- Return the sausages to the pot along with the parsley; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving of soup with the cheese.
SMOKED SAUSAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WILD RICE SOUP
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories appetizer
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season the squash with 1 tablespoon of the oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Remove from the oven and cool completely. In a blender or food processor, puree the squash with 2 cups of the chicken stock. Puree until smooth and set aside.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring 4 cups of the stock and 1/2 cup of the chopped onions to a simmer. Stir in the rice and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally with a fork. Remove the rice from the pan and cool. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and brown for 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups of onions and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes. Add the remaining 6 cups of stock and squash puree. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Stir in the rice and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the half-and-half and reason with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley and serve.
SLOW-COOKER SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BEAN SOUP
Stock the slow cooker with this smoky sausage and bean soup, rounded out nicely with a complementary selection of veggies and herbs. It takes just 15 minutes to assemble.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h45m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except sausage and parsley.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
- Stir in sausage and parsley. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 30 minutes longer or until sausage is hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 14 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP
Grab your programmable pressure cooker and make this hearty smoked sausage and vegetable-loaded soup, in partnership with Hillshire Farm® Brand.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set programmable pressure cooker to SAUTE. Add rinsed and drained beans and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil and fasten and lock lid. Switch cooker to HIGH PRESSURE for 1 minute. Release pressure manually and carefully drain beans. Transfer beans to a bowl, and set aside.
- Place cooker insert back into the programmable pressure cooker and set to SAUTE. Add oil and sausage; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage begins to brown. Add onions, garlic, and thyme; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add beans, stock, and salt. Cover programmable pressure cooker and fasten lid. Lock and seal steam valve. Set to HIGH PRESSURE and cook until beans are tender, 10 minutes. Release pressure manually.
- Uncover programmable pressure cooker. Stir in kale, pasta, zest, crushed red pepper, and tomatoes. Fasten and lock lid, set cooker to HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 5 minutes. Release pressure manually. Serve in bowls topped with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.8 calories, Carbohydrate 78.3 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 19.5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1576.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP
"Whenever I serve this thick stew-like soup to new friends, they never fail to ask for the recipe," reports Marge Wheeler of San Benito, Texas. Each satisfying bowl is chock-full of tasty smoked sausage, hash browns, green beans, carrots and more.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in sausage and hash browns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
LENTIL AND SMOKED SAUSAGE SOUP
A hearty soup, packed with lentils, smoked vegetarian sausage, onion, cabbage, and tomatoes.
Provided by STREETZFREELOAD
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lentils, onion, cabbage, and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in sausage and tomatoes. Crumble vegetable cubes over mixture and pour in water. Stir in bay leaf, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 442.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
BLACK BEAN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE SOUP
I can easily make this after work, even if I have to prep everything from scratch. The original recipe was adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. It called for 1 lb of dried black beans but for us, canned works best on a weeknight. I've used either 2 or 3 cans of beans, it depends on how thick you like your bean soup. I think the coriander and sherry are the key to it's taste.
Provided by TigerJo
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or 6qt stockpot saute onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until tender; add beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, coriander, red pepper flakes and salt (if needed); Bring to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- In the meantime (optional) cook sausage in a nonstick pan and drain; set aside (we like the flavor a little better that way).
- Add sausage& dry sherry; stir 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve soup with sour cream, and shredded cheddar if desired; and a nice crusty bread.
COUNTRY STYLE SMOKED SAUSAGE, HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is the soup I make after I have baked my Recipe #262247. This soup uses split peas, but you can just as easily use yellow or red split lentils instead (same weight and cooking instructions). Many old style recipes require that the split peas are soaked overnight before starting recipes but this is not normally necessary nowadays. However, be sure to read the packet instructions carefully. If the split peas are soaked overnight their cooking time can be reduced to around 40 minutes. This recipe does not require overnight soaking however. If you have made my Recipe #262247, you will not need to add the vegetables listed here - unless you want extra vegetables, as the stock will already contain them. The cooking time will then depend on the split peas or lentils only. This serves 4 hungry people in large, deep soup bowls as a main course soup dish. It is wonderful with crusty bread rolls or baguette. This also makes a fabulous soup to take on a picnic in the Autumn or Winter, just what the doctor ordered!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stocks
Time 4h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- WHICH GAMMON or HAM?.
- I used a cooked boneless ham joint throughout this recipe. If you use an uncooked ham, you will need to cook it (see instructions below) which will leave you with homemade stock for the soup.
- Sometimes ham or gammon can be very salty, especially gammon from supermarkets. To remove most of the salt, soak the gammon in water for two hours before cooking and pour away the water. Then simmer it for 15 minutes, pour away the water and add new water for the remaining cooking time.
- If the ham or gammon joint you buy is too large, put what is left in the fridge and use it for sandwiches,or as a main meal another time.
- As a very easy alternative, use pre-cooked ham which saves all the bother of cooking your own ham / gammon joint. If you decide to use pre-cooked ham, just ignore the first step of the recipe, OR you might have cooked my Celebration Spiced Ham with Orange and Marmalade glaze already - so the stock base and ham will be done!
- Whatever ham or gammon is used, it's fine if it is smoked or un-smoked - I used un-smoked.
- Cooking the Ham or Gammon:.
- Pour 3 pints of water into a largish pan and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down until the water is simmering (barely boiling). Place the uncooked gammon in the pan. If the gammon is covered half way to all the way by the water you're OK. Chop the gammon into smaller pieces if it's not at least half covered. The cooking method is the same whatever ham or gammon joint you use. Cook for around 50 minutes.
- Turn the ham over about half way through cooking.
- Immediately after the ham is put on to cook, start on the vegetables.
- Cooking the Soup:.
- Chop up the onions and carrots into small cubes, and place all the vegetables, split peas and chopped parsley into a pan, pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat so that the mixture is just simmering (just below boiling).
- This will need to be cooked for around one hour, maybe one and a quarter hours if you want your vegetables soft.
- The ham or gammon should be cooked after about 50 minutes, just enough time to prepare it before the vegetables are cooked.
- Remove the ham from the pan, and chop it into small cubes. Chop up the smoked sausage to the same size.
- The final step is to add the ham and smoked sausage to the soup and heat gently for about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir well and have a quick taste. More salt and pepper can added if the soup needs more seasoning.
- Serve the soup into bowls and add some extra chopped parsley if you have any available. Serve with crusty bread rolls or French bread/baguette.
- This soup freezes well and will keep in the freezer for a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 146.8, Sodium 2469.1, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 60.8
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP
I was looking for a hearty soup for a cold, rainy weekend. When I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, I made this soup using ingredients that appealed to me from a combination of recipes. What resulted was a thick, stick-to-your ribs soup that everyone enjoyed! This one will go into "our favorites" section of my cookbook!
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Lentil
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wash and sort through lentils, removing any stones, etc.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until onions have begun to wilt, about 10 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and heat until boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove bay leaves, let "rest" for about 15 minutes to blend flavors and serve.
- This may be thinned with a little more broth or water if it becomes too thick.
ITALIAN SMOKED SAUSAGE BEAN SOUP
Awesome flavors with all my favorite ingredients. This came from the Hillshirefarm.com website, and it fills the bill as a wonderful comfort food, especially on cool days. Enjoy!
Provided by ShellyS
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 37m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large deep skillet or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown sausage and onions in oil, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes with their juice, water, pasta, and boullion.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add beans.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and serve.
BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKED KIELBASA SAUSAGE
It was a cool, rainy & dreary day today here in the Chicago area. So I decided to make Black Bean & Smoked Sausage Soup. I decided to make something that was healthier and full of fiber. I love Black Bean Soup, but had never made it for my husband, I wasn't sure if he would like it or not. But he ate more than I did, he loved...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Bean Soups
Time 4h40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Pick through dry beans, for rocks or sand pebbles & debris, then wash and add to a large pot, cover with water, cover with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a rolling boil, and boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, then lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook until beans are soft and tender, about 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours till liquid is thick and rich. Add more water as needed to keep beans covered.
- 2. As beans begin to come to a boil, chop all of the vegetables, you can also add jalapeno peppers if desired, but we do not care for spicy food in our household, so I didn't use them. I had almost 8 cups of chopped vegetables when I was done.
- 3. Add the chopped vegetables to the pot, and continue to cook over low heat.
- 4. Add all of the spices, stir and continue cooking. Stirring occasionally to prevent beans from sticking.
- 5. During the last half hour or so of cooking, cut up the smoked polish Kielbasa, and add it to the soup pot. Cover with a lid and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6. Ladle and serve with your favorite corn Bread or Tortillas, and add your favorite garnishes. Enjoy.
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE AND GREENS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Quick & Easy High Fiber Lunch Sausage Kale Pea Boil Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine split peas, whole sausages, 8 cups broth, and bay leaves in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer sausages to cutting board. Cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds.
- Puree soup (including bay leaves) 1 cup at a time in blender until smooth; return to same pot. Add sausages and greens. Thin with more broth if necessary. Simmer soup until greens soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
SMOKED SAUSAGE, DUCK AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. Season the duck pieces with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, sear the duck, fat side down for about 4 to 6 minutes. Turn over the duck and continue to sear for 4 minutes. Remove the duck from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and celery to the pan. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Saute the vegetables until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to saute for 4 minutes. Stir in the beans, bay leaves, and garlic. Add the duck stock, water and fresh thyme. Place the duck pieces back into the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil and skim off any cloudy scum that has risen to the service. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally or until the meat and beans are tender. Re-season if necessary and stir in the green onions and parsley.
- Break and crack the carcass. In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil. Season the bones with salt and pepper. Add the bones to the pot and brown for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Season the mixture with salt. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the wine and tomato paste and stir to mix. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water. Put the thyme, parsley sprigs, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth, tie it together with kitchen twine, and add it to the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil. Skim off any cloudy scum that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and cool. Refrigerate overnight and remove any congealed fat from the surface. The stock can be stored in the freezer for 1 month.
SMOKED SAUSAGE, KALE AND POTATO SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Potato Quick & Easy High Fiber Sausage Kale White Wine Winter Bon Appétit
Yield 2 Servings; Can Be Doubled
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sauté sausage slices in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, sliced potatoes and white wine and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add kale and caraway seeds to soup. Simmer soup uncovered until potatoes and kale are very tender, about 10 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BEAN SOUP
'Soup-er' easy recipe. I like the smoky flavor and simplicity. It's kinda like franks and beans for grown-ups.
Provided by lady wildcat
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour bean with bacon soup into a large saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir tomatoes, sausage, onion, mushrooms, and hot sauce into the soup. Reduce heat to low and cook soup at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are breaking down, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1924.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SMOKED SAUSAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND WILD RICE SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub squash halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place on baking sheet flesh down and roast until tender (20-25 minutes). Remove and cool. With a spoon, scoop flesh from squash and place in a food processor or blender with 2 cups of chicken stock and puree on high until smooth. Add 4 cups stock and 1/2 cup of chopped onions to a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 minutes to an hour. Remove from heat, uncover, and cool. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a clean sauecepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until just brown, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups of onions, corn, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 6 cups stock and squash puree and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming off any fat that forms on the surface. Add rice and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half and parsley.
CORN & WILD RICE SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
Steps:
- Bring 5 cups broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender --about 1 hour. Meanwhile blend 3 3/4 cups corn and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and onions. Stir for about 3 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups broth and bring soup to simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add cooked wild rice, corn puree and remaining 2 1/2 cups corn kernels to soup. Cook until rice is tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Mix in half & half. Thin soup with more chicken broth if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives or parsley.
Tips for Making the Best Smoked Sausage Soup:
- Use high-quality smoked sausage. Look for sausages that are made with a blend of pork and beef, and that are well-seasoned. Avoid sausages that are made with a lot of fillers.
- Brown the sausage before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop its flavor and give the soup a richer color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Some good choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Add some beans or lentils to your soup. This will help to make it more filling and nutritious. You can use canned or dried beans or lentils, but be sure to rinse them well before adding them to the soup.
- Season the soup to taste. Be sure to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of heat with some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Conclusion:
Smoked sausage soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best smoked sausage soup that your family and friends will love.
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