Fiesta Bean Pot Soup

By á-165648

yields 1 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage, bulk
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 3 cups water
• 2 1/4 tsp. beef base
• 1 1/4 cup pinto beans, canned, drained, rinsed
• 1 1/4 cup red chili beans in sauce
• 3/4 cup tomatoes, canned, diced, in juice
• 3/4 tsp garlic finely minced
• 1/4 tsp cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp oregao,leaf
• 1/8 tsp white pepper, ground

Preparation

Step 1

In a stock pot, saute sausage until brown. Add onions and saute for 3 minutes.

Add water and beef base. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Add beans, tomatoes and spices. Return to boiling, then reduce heat and boil gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.