Torgo's Soup of Fellowship |
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Prep Time: 540 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 720 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I am Torgo. When The Master sent me off to live in a halfway house for a while, my housemates loved this concoction the best. Their fellowship helped me become the Torgo I am today and I name this soup for them. (UPDATED 10/1/09: reduced cumin from 2 tsp to 1). Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix (discard spice packet) |
2 bay leaves |
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces |
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 -2 shallot, sliced |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
2 bell peppers, chopped (prefer 1 yellow & 1 orange for colorful soup) |
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste) |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 lemon, juice of |
salt & pepper, to taste |
mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional) |
tabasco sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. Soak beans overnight; drain & rinse. Put in large pot with 1/2 gallon of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Add bay leaves and sausage. Cook 2-1/2 hours.
2. Add tomatoes, onion, shallots, garlic, bell peppers chili powder, cumin, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Cook for 30 minutes.
3. Serve in bowls topped with cheese and a dash of Tabasco. Eat.
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