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Slow Cooker sausage and Bean Soup
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Slow Cooker sausage and Bean Soup

This slow cooker sausage and bean soup is made with a mixture of dried beans, and diced sausage , all cooked together for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker sausage and Bean Soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 179kcal
Author: berg

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry bean soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic — minced
  • 1/2 red onion — diced
  • 1/2 cup of sausage cooked diced or shredded
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water — plus additional as needed
  • 3/4 pound new potatoes — cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup peas — fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the beans. Pick through and remove any unwanted bits of debris. Place in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
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  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the onion is turning translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Transfer to the slow cooker with the beans.
    sausage and Bean
  • To the slow cooker, add the sausage, stock, 2 cups water, potatoes, black pepper. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
    sausage and Bean
  • Once the soup is cooked, Taste the soup. Depending upon how salty your ham is, you may need to season it . If the soup tastes flat, add kosher salt a pinch or two at a time until you are happy with the seasoning.
    Slow Cooker sausage and Bean Soup

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg