Black Bean Soup With Sausage

Recipe By:
Levis
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  • Total Time 105 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Medium

A soup made of turkey sausages.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry black beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 8 ounces fully cooked smoked turkey sausage or polish sausage, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
  • Dairy sour cream or shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)
  • Snipped fresh parsley (optional)
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Directions

  1. 1. Rinse beans. In a large saucepan or pot combine beans and the 6 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  2. 2. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, Cover and let stand for 1 hour. (Or, place beans in water in pan. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.)
  3. 3. Drain and rinse beans.
  4. 4. In the same pan combine beans, chicken broth, the 2 cups water, onion, celery, garlic, coriander, salt, and ground red pepper.
  5. 5. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till beans are tender.
  6. 6. If desired, mash beans slightly, Stir in sausage and, if desired, dry sherry. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more or till heated through.
  7. 7. If desired, garnish with sour cream or shredded cheese and parsley.
  8. 8. Makes about 8 cups.