Dry Bean Soup With Smoked Sausage Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dry pinto beans
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 sm. onion, peeled & minced
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 5 c. water
- 1 or possibly 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 med. carrot, peeled & cut into thin 3" long slices
- 1 sm. parsnip, peeled & cut into thin 3" long slices
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage
- 1 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream
Directions
- 1. In a colander, rinse beans well till cool water and let drain. Place beans in a medium bowl, add in sufficient water to cover and let soak overnight.
- 2. Drain beans in a colander.
- 3. In a kettle or possibly Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add in onion and saute/fry till transparent. Add in flour and cook, stirring constantly, till light brown.
- 4. Add in beans, paprika, 5 c. water, bay leaves, salt, carrot and parsnip to kettle and stir. Cover and simmer over low to medium-low heat for about 30 min.
- 5. Cut sausage into 1" pcs and add in to soup. Cook for 30 min more or possibly till beans are tender.
- 6. Just before serving, add in vinegar and stir. Place 1 c. of warm soup in a small bowl, add in lowfat sour cream and stir till smooth. Add in lowfat sour cream mix to kettle and stir well. Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 321g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 342 | |
| Calories from Fat 169 | 49% |
| Total Fat 18.93g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 5.98g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium 708mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 28.34g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 2.41g | 2% |
| Protein 14.74g | 24% |
