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