Sunday, January 23, 2011

Bean And Sausage Soup

I really like soup in the winter - I like it so well that I had a little soup business last year to force me to make it once a week. Even though Bev can’t eat this on her diet, I really wanted to try the Bean and Sausage Soup posted by Chef Dennis over at More Than A Mountfull. You know I’m a recipe follower and I went by the recipe except for a couple of things. Bev has managed to train me a little and when the recipe called for the veggies in a fine dice, as much of a knife guy as I am, I used the food processor and it took about 10 seconds – maybe I’m not too old of a dog after all. I like my soup to be pretty hearty and after the 30 minute simmer, I decided it could use another can of drained beans. My homemade chicken stock was delicious in the soup, but I also thought it needed a little more flavor, so I added a tsp of dried Italian spice. My shopper, Bev, couldn’t find escarole so we used a bunch of kale, which worked perfectly.


It would have been absolutely delicious had I changed nothing, but it was perfect for me as amended and I’ll sure make it again. Also, I liked it equally well with and without the Romano cheese. I gave a quart to my neighbors who also thought it was great.  I've had it for lunch for the last three days and it is just as good, if not better reheated.  My only disappointment was not being able to use the escarole – never had it cooked. Thanks Dennis – this guy can cook.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.

Larry
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  1. JoanneJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I love a good thick soup so this sounds delicious to me!

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  2. pamJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    That's why I love making soups, you can add, subtract and change things and still end up with a bowl of wonderfulness.

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  3. Chef Dennis LittleyJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I am so glad you tried the soup out! To me most recipes are guidelines and adjustments are always made...I'm happy to see you made this soup your own and that you enjoyed it!
    Thanks for the mention too!
    Have agreat day
    Dennis

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  4. CathyJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I agree, Larry, Chef Dennis recipes are always first rate. Today is definitely a soup day in the Northwest. Thanks for sharing this.

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  5. Mister MeatballJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Nice looking soup (and I vote for the cheese).

    Thanks for stopping by, and good luck with the sausage this week.

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  6. VickieJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I've made a similar soup with Italian sausage and love your addition of Italian spices.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I saw this recipe on Chef's site..now it's here..maybe someone is trying to tell me something :)

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  8. Mary BergfeldJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    There is nothing better than a thick bean soup on a cold winter day. This looks like perfection. I hope you are having a great day. My best to Bev. Blessings...Mary

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  9. DavidJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Larry, That soup looks and sounds great!! Hearty and flavorful...just right for this cold weather... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  10. ChrisJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Looks like a hearty bowl of warm comfort, Larry. I bet it was great.

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  11. MarjieJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Your soup looks hearty and delicious. You are right, there's nothing like soup in winter.

    And Dennis sure can cook, can't he?

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  12. PamJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Yum. I love bean soup and this one looks hearty, filling, and delicious.

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  13. RobinJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Anything in polish pottery always tastes better! I thought I was the only one who liked romano on my soups, it adds such great flavor. I also like soup for breakfast, it is one of the few things that doesn't make my blood sugar crash after and hour. But then again, some of your morning egg dishes would hold me nicely. Especially the one in the potato.

    Your garden is going to be huge. What an impressive list!! I will love following along. I have a little garden at my school since I am the botany teacher there. but we are moving our school and I have to figure out how to move my garden. It is a raised wooden sided bed- Square Foot Garden. I am giving up on tomatoes, they take over the tiny garden. The students are happy with peppers and herbs. Have a great week.

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  14. Proud Italian CookJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I think kale was a perfect substitute for your soup, which btw looks comforting and warm on this very cold evening!

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