COUNTRY BEAN SOUP W/ SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE

Country Bean Soup W/ Sausage and Cabbage image

Provided by Lisa316

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lima beans, cleaned and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups vegetable broth
4 cups water
4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 lb smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup shell macaroni
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a wide 8 quart pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tbls. oil until hot.
Stir in garlic, onions, carrots, thyme and rosemary.
Saute until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
Stir in broth, 4 cups water, cabbage, lima beans, and sausage.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer , partially covered, for 45-55 minutes or until beans are tender.
Stir in potato and macaroni.
Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minuted or until cooked through.
Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 1233.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 20.4