Sausage Bean Soup Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, or Kielbasa, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil leaves
  • 1 16-oz can whole tomatoes, undrained, chopped
  • 1 14 1/2-oz can beef broth
  • 1 15-oz can black beans, undrained
  • 1 15-oz can butter beans, undrained
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

    • Instructions:

    1. In a skillet, brown sausage, onion, and garlic.
    2. Drain fat.
    3. Transfer to Crock-Pot.
    4. Stir in remaining ingredients except for the Parmesan cheee.
    5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
    6. Ladle into bowls and top servings with Parmesan cheese if desired.