Monday, December 17, 2012

MIXED BEAN SOUP

MIXED BEAN SOUP

1 Tbsp bacon grease
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 regular size package smoked sausage, chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 tsp sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 c chicken broth
1 can chickpeas
1 can cannellini beans
1 can red kidney beans

Heat bacon grease over low heat.  Saute the onion and garlic until tender.  Add carrots, bell pepper, celery, and sausage; cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring.  Stir in salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and let simmer 10 minutes.  Add beans; return to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.  


MUSIC TO COOK BY

O Come, Emmanuel -  ThePianoGuys 

 

Until next time, Happy Cooking!  :)

Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. - Washington Irving 


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