SANDRA LEE-SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Sandra Lee-Slow Cooker Black Bean and Sausage Soup image

Provided by mandabears

Categories Beans

Time 10h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces dried black beans
beef onion soup mix (like Lipton's)
5 cups water
1/2 lb smoked sausage, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bay leaves
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons hot sauce
chopped green onion

Steps:

Rinse and sort black beans.
In a large bowl, place beans and cover with water 2 inches above beans.
Let soak for 8 hours and then drain.
In a slow cooker, stir in all ingredients except tomatoes, hot sauce and green onions.
Let cook for 10 hours on low heat or until beans are tender.
Using a stick blender, partially puree mixture.
Add tomatoes, hot sauce and stir .
Pour in bowl and sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 687.2, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 25.4