Beans 'n' Franks Chowder

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce each) cans baked beans, divided
• 4 hot dogs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up, undrained
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Set aside 1 cup of baked beans.

In large bowl, mash remaining beans or puree in blender; set aside.

In large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute hot dog pieces and onion in butter 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add undrained tomatoes, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.

Add 1 cup reserved beans and pureed beans; cook slowly 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup is piping hot.