Cooking with Rena Lee

White Bean & Andouille Soup

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 4 1/4 - 8 hrs
Comments: Magazine Page 'March 2011 Realsimple.com' in corner. on the recipe it had '1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into bite sized pieces' CROSSED OUT and next to it said 'add 1 bunch spinach' I wasn't sure if you wanted the spinach 'leaves cut into bite-sized pieces'.

Yield:6

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb dried white beans (such as cannellini or great Northern)
1/2 lb andouille sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch spinach
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and black pepper
olive oil, for serving
bread sticks, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a 4-6 qt slow cooker, combine the beans, sausage, onion, celery, and thyme. Add the broth and stir to combine.

  2. Cover and cook until the beans are tender, on low for 7-8 hours or oh high for 4-5 hours.

  3. Twenty minutes before serving, discard the thyme stems, add the spinach, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add the vinegar and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.

  4. Drizzle with the olive oil and serve with the bread sticks.

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