Hearty 15 Bean Soup with Smoked Sausage
Perfect for a cozy meal! This hearty 15 bean soup is packed with flavor from smoked sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warming spices. It’s an easy, filling comfort food that the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
10 ounces 15 bean soup mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Beans:
Rinse the 15 bean soup mix under cold water using a colander. Sort through and discard any debris.
Soak the beans in a large pot of cold water overnight (or at least 8 hours). Drain and rinse again.
2. Cook the Sausage and Veggies:
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add onions, celery, and smoked sausage. Cook until the onions and celery are soft and the sausage is browned.
3. Add the Spices:
Reduce heat to low and stir in garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, thyme, marjoram, and cayenne pepper.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
4. Simmer the Soup:
Add the soaked beans, chicken broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, carrots, and bay leaf.
Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook until the carrots and beans are tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
5. Finish and Serve:
Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Pro Tip: Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for the ultimate comfort meal!
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