SAUSAGE AND BEAN SOUP

Sausage and Bean Soup image

Provided by momstar

Categories Beans

Time 3h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small white beans, rinsed,and drained
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 leeks, sliced (use part of green tops)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 (49 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 lb Polish sausage or 1 lb smoked bratwurst, sliced about 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

Bring beans and water to boiling in a medium saucepan.
Boil briskly for 2 minutes, remove from heat let stand, covered for 1 hour.
In a large pot melt butter over medium heat.
Cook onion, leeks, celery, and carrots, stirring, until onion is soft.
Mix in parsley, broth, beans and their liquid, potatoes and thyme.
Bring to boiling, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender about 21/2 hours.
Add sausage slices.
Cover and simmer 20 minites.
Taste and add salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.5, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 2269.7, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 32.6