Red bean~ rice & sausage soup

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOnion -- chopped
1largeGarlic clove -- minced
1teaspoonOlive oil
cupChicken stock -- defatted
1largeCarrot -- diced
1largeCelery stalk -- diced
½Sweet red peppers -- diced
cupWater
1canTomato sauce -- (15 ounces)
2cansRed kidney beans, canned --
(16 ounces)
¼teaspoonDried thyme
1Bay leaf
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
cupLong-grain rice
6ouncesSausage -- sliced 1/4\"
Thick

Directions

In a Dutch oven or small soup pot, combine onion, garlic, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown, about 5-6 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except sausage. Bring sou p to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add sausage and cook an additional 10 minutes or until flavors are well blended and soup has thickened slightly. Keeps in refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Recipe By : Skinny Soups