BEAN, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Bean, Chicken and Sausage Soup image

I found this recipe in a magazine and have tried different ingredients through the years. My husband thinks this is the best version yet. I hope you enjoy it, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 cups chopped onion
6 bacon strips, diced
2 quarts water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory and salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a heavy 8-qt. Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onion and bacon over medium-high heat until sausage is not longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add chicken and beans. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.