ZESTY GARBANZO SAUSAGE SOUP

Zesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup image

Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use medium salsa instead of mild.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 7 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 cups water
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Stir in kielbasa. Cover and cook until heated through, about 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein.