AUTUMN SAUSAGE CORN SOUP

Autumn Sausage Corn Soup image

I cook this frequently throughout the year, but my family especially loves it on cold nights. Cayenne pepper, sausage and ham lend to tis fabulous Cajun flavor. -Belinda Desselle, Westlake, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 11 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 green onions, chopped
3-1/2 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook and stir sausage over medium-high heat until browned; drain well and set aside. , In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook and stir the flour in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add the onion, green pepper and green onions; saute until tender. , Stir in the water, corn, ham, tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, if desired, cayenne, hot pepper sauce and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.