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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 330 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Mixed bean soup with a sophisticated addition of red wine. Ingredients:
2 cups dry mixed beans (pinto, butterbeans, blackeyed peas, kidney, black, garbanzo, navy, green or yellow split peas) |
2 -3 quarts water |
ham hock (optional) |
herbs (thyme, bay leaf, parsley) |
2 onions, chopped |
4 stalks celery, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
salt & pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 lb link sausage (diced) |
2 boneless chicken breasts (diced) |
1/2 cup red wine |
1/2 cup parsley |
Directions:
1. Wash & drain bean mix, add 2 - 3 qts. water, ham hock (if using) and herbs.
2. Simmer, covered, 2.5 - 3 hours.
3. Add tomatoes, onions, celery, garlic, salt & pepper.
4. Simmer, covered 1.5 hours until creamy.
5. Brown sausage and chicken in 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add to soup.
6. Simmer 30 - 40 minutes.
7. Before serving add 1/2 cup red wine and 1/2 cup parsley.
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