Sausage 15 Bean Soup
The ultimate comfort food, Sausage 15 Bean Soup is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly nights. This easy weeknight dinner is packed with nutritious beans and savory sausage that warm your soul. You won't want to miss out on this delicious dish!
Equipment
- large pot such as a Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces pre-cooked sausage links, chopped or sliced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 package 15-bean soup mix
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak the beans in water overnight, or for a minimum of 6 hours. Drain the beans into a colander and rinse them with cool water to get rid of any unwanted debris. Set the beans aside in the colander until ready to use.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven or a stock pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the chopped sausage links and minced garlic and stir well. Continue cooking until the garlic is fragrant and the sausage starts to sweat, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients (chopped carrots, bell pepper, drained beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried parsley, dried oregano, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper). Cover and bring the pot to a full boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans reach your desired level of tenderness, about 1.5 to 2 hours. For tender beans, cook for the full two hours, or even longer depending on your preference.
- Serve sausage bean soup in big bowls with crusty bread or cornbread for a comforting meal!
Notes
- Tip 1: Use any kind of pre-cooked sausage you like! Italian sausage and bratwurst work marvelously.