Country Sausage Soup

It’s mid-February, and in Texas that means it’s cold… usually. Our weather this past week has been up and down, but we can always count on at least one extra cold snap… which we’re told will happen in a few days, with temperatures dropping in some areas to single digits. Brr…

So, why not prepare for the cold with a nice pot of hearty soup? And so we have this week’s selection. I don’t come across many dishes (and especially soups) using sausage, so when it does happen I put it on my “try it” list. This is a very simple recipe using ingredients you might already have in your freezer and pantry, and can be prepared in less than half an hour if you’re in a hurry. But I would suggest letting it simmer for a while if you can so the flavors can blend better. I’ve added in time to allow for that, but I’ll include a note in case you really need it fast.

Adapted from Taste of Home

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Country Sausage Soup

Author: miketriesanewrecipe Cooking Method: Stovetop Courses: Dinner, Entree/Main Course, Lunch, Soup

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 8

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Description

A simple but hearty soup with sausages, beans, and a rich broth. A great choice for warming up after a day out in the cold.

Adapted from Taste of Home

Ingredients

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• 2 lb bulk pork sausage
• 2 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz each)
• 4 cup chicken broth or stock
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried crushed rosemary
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz each)
• 2 can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz each)

Instructions

1. In a large cookpot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and pepper to the sausage and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Add the beans and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 2 cups (16 oz)

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 521kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.3g39%

Saturated Fat 6.5g33%

Cholesterol 111mg37%

Sodium 1702mg71%

Potassium 1121mg33%

Total Carbohydrate 37.8g13%

Dietary Fiber 11.2g45%

Sugars 5.5g

Protein 37.5g75%

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Calcium 126 mg

Iron 6 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes

• Any bulk sausage can be used:
  • Mild, spicy, or hot breakfast sausage
  • Mild, sweet, or hot Italian sausage (if in links, remove from casings)
  • Turkey or chicken sausage (if in links, remove from casings)
• Cooking time can be reduced if in a hurry. After adding the beans, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes or until beans are heated through, then serve. The longer cooking time is preferred to allow the flavors to blend together better.
• Serving suggestions:
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Saltine or oyster crackers
  • Soda bread

Keywords: soup, sausage, garbanzo, chickpeas, great northern, beans, tomatoes