Sausage and Red Bean Soup

Name: Sausage and Red Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 strips bacon (chopped); 1/2 medium green bell pepper (chopped); 1 large onion (chopped); 3 large cloves garlic (minced); 4 bay leaves; 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced into 1/2" thick rounds); 1 pound dried small red beans (covered with water and soaked overnight); 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning; 1 teaspoon worcestershire; 5-6 stems thyme (tied in a bundle); 8 cups chicken stock from rotisserie chicken (or low-sodium broth); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups cooked white rice (warm); 3 green onions (chopped); favorite hot sauce (we like Crystal's)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

This soup has a spicy Louisiana flare that's perfect on a cold day! Makes a large pot to feed the whole family with leftovers! Try it for Mardi Gras or anytime you're craving some New Orleans flavors.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:30:48 GMT