NEW ORLEANS BEAN SOUP

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Red beans, celery, ham and some herbs form the basis for this hearty soup from the South. Served with a crusty French bread, it's a meal in itself! Originally from a recipe card promotion received in the mail years ago.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Ham

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
4 ounces smoked ham or 4 ounces tasso, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt butter.
  • Add onion; sauté until soft.
  • Add celery, carrot and garlic; sauté for a few minutes until soft but not browned.
  • Add kidney beans and their liquid, ham and vegetable broth. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire, parsley, thyme, bay leaves and lemon juice.
  • Bring back to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve, passing the hot sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 1367.4, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 27.6

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