Bean And Sausage Soup

Turkey sausage keeps the calorie and fat count low
  • 1/2 lb. dry, small white beans
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 8 oz. turkey sausage, sliced diagonally, 1/2 in. thick
  • 1 cup diced red potatoes
  • 2 tsp. vinegar
  • 5 sprigs parsley, tied in bundle

    Wash beans and soak in 3 cups water overnight. Do not refrigerate

    For quick soak method, bring beans and 3 cups water to boil. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.

    Add 5 cups fresh water, onion, salt, cumin, and pepper. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.

    Add sausage and potatoes; simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes and beans are tender. Stir in vinegar. Add parsley, turn off heat, and let set 10 minutes

    Remove parsley before serving.


    Serves 6
    Per serving: 196 calories, 3 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol

    Recipe submitted by Sue D on 1/12/01



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