Bean and Sausage Soup

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Hearty main dish soup for a cold winter day. Buy mixed dried beans in bulk - not prepackaged bean soup mix - and save a lot of money! Serve with sliced Italian bread.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
16 hrs
Total Time:
17 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 12 ounces dry mixed beans

  • 1 ½ pounds Italian turkey sausage links

  • 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 large carrots, chopped

  • 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

Directions

  1. Pick through and rinse beans. Place in a 4 quart pot, and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover, and let stand in the refrigerator overnight.

  2. Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in slow cooker with canned tomatoes, broth, white wine, and vegetables. Cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

  3. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until done. Slice links into 1/2 inch pieces. Add meat to slow cooker, and cook soup another 30 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
10g Fat
38g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1560mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 14g 51%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 1015mg 22%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.