Robust Bean Soup

Name: Robust Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. mixed dried beans with ham flavor packet; Water; 1 Tbsp. Emeril's Essence seasoning; 1 c. chopped onions; 1/3 c. chopped bell pepper; 1 c. chopped smoked sausage; 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes and chilies; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco (or to taste); Salt and black pepper, to taste

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) pkg. mixed dried beans with ham flavor packet
Water
1 Tbsp. Emeril's Essence seasoning
1 c. chopped onions
1/3 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. chopped smoked sausage
1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes and chilies
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. Tabasco (or to taste)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Wash the dried beans and then place in soup pot with water to cover.
2

Allow to soak overnight or several hours.
3

Pour off water and cover once again with water.
4

Cook until beans are almost tender.
5

Add ham flavor packet, Essence seasoning, onion, bell pepper, smoked sausage, Rotel, and diced tomatoes.
6

Cook over medium heat until onions and bell pepper are tender.
7

Add butter and Tabasco. Taste and add salt and black pepper, as needed.