Red Bean, Rice and Sausage Soup

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Course : Pork
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

1 large onion -- chopped
1 large garlic clove -- minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 1/2 cups chicken stock -- defatted
1 large carrot -- diced
1 large celery stalk -- diced
1/2 medium sweet red peppers -- diced
1 1/2 cups water
1 can tomato sauce -- (15 ounces)
2 cans red kidney beans, canned -- (16 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 piece bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup long-grain rice
6 ounces sausage -- sliced 1/4 inch thick
 

Preparation:

In a Dutch oven or small soup pot, combine onion, garlic, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown, about 5-6 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except sausage. Bring sou p to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add sausage and cook an additional 10 minutes or until flavors are well blended and soup has thickened slightly. Keeps in refrigerator for 3-4 days.