BEAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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I made this colorful, robust stew often when our three kids were living at home. Since it calls for lots of canned vegetables, it stirs up in a jiffy. It's versatile, too-you can substitute cubed turkey, chicken, ham or beef for the sausage. Plus, you can replace the beans with other vegetables of your choice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.