NEW ORLEANS BEAN SOUP

New Orleans Bean Soup image

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