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Sausage & White Bean Soup

“Instead of starting with a hambone (which you won't have unless you've just eaten a baked ham) and dried beans (which require significant soaking and simmering time), simply open cans of chicken broth and beans. Minced prosciutto instantly transforms commercial chicken broth into a ham-flavored soup base. Italian sausage reinforces the pork flavor and makes the soup substantial and satisfying. Mashing some of the canned beans thickens the soup and gives it the body of one that's been long simmered. Sauteed onions, carrots and celery add depth of flavor and ensure the soup's homemade feel.”

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

Great recipe. I just found it to be a little salty (probably with the sausage, etc.) and will use low-sodium stock next time.

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2007

This soup has become a family favorite! Partly because everyone had a hand in preparing it, and the other part is that it tasted like a soup from a fancy restaraunt. We loved it!

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cherish

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Halls, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Ripley, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2007

I absolutely love this! Creamy base acheived without a flour roux or added dairy by mashing the beans. I blended 2 cans in the blender, the other I left whole. A good chicken stock makes all the difference. This is my new all time favorite. Thanks for sharing!

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Happyeliz

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Home Town: Mission, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007

Very good. I will definately be making again!

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D.J.

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Living In: Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2007

INCREDIBLE (and easy)!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2007

YUM! YUM! YUM! This soup was delicious. It coculd have been a little thicker. Maybe less chicken stock, more beans. I used Chipotle Sausage instead of Italian because my grocery store didn't have italian and it was fabulous. Definitely add the rosemary...perfect.

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CABLE65

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2007

I am surprised at how awesome this soup was!! I LOVED it!!! I used a few of the tips from the other reviews - I used turkey sausage and also added some rosemary for seasoning. I only used 2 cans of beans (only because I did not want to run to the store to get another one). I thought that the flavor was wonderful - and was a great meal!!

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Nikki

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2007

My husband loves this soup and requests it often! I add a couple of potatoes, peeled and diced, to the carrots, and omit the celery. Oh, and a couple cloves of minced garlic too. I also add a couple of handfuls of fresh spinach at the end, and grate fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese on top of each bowl before serving. Yummy with a good loaf of bread!!

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Julie B.

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2007

Great soup! liked the idea of mashing up the white beans to thicken the soup. This recipe makes plenty - we even frozen enough for another meal - We are a family of 4! Nice flavoring - great served with garlic bread!

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Jennifer

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Home Town: Pittsford, New York, USA

Living In: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2007

This was OK. My hubby liked it more than I did...by I really don't care for canned beans. This would probably be very good if you cooked the beans from scratch....

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MISTICAT57

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Living In: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007

Incredible recipe. I've made it close to 10 times already. I use hot italian sausage and take it out of the casings - browning it in small chuncks. If I have no procuitto on hand, I usa salami and it works fine. I mash two of the cans of white beans by hand and the 3rd I add whole. I slice the vegies extra thin. Incredible flavor. My picky family asks for this soup constantly.

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2007

Delicious! I made this soup last night on a rainy fall night- perfect for warming us up! It was so quick and easy but SO GOOD! Wouldn't change a thing- thank you for a wonderful simple soup!

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Amy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2007

Did not follow the recipe exactly but it was a great outline. Great comfort food for the fall!

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SURPRISENU

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wyoming, Illinois, USA

Living In: Lewiston, Maine, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2007

Fantastic! The prosciutto and the mashed beans give this soup the flavor and texture of a soup made from scratch and simmered day. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of using fresh thyme instead of dried because I happened to have some on hand.

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2007

very good soup....I love to use kielbasa in it with a little extra green onion....

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CHEFANDERSEN

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Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2007

Great start but I added another can of smashed white beans, garlic, potatoes and some fresh spinach. I thought it was better thicker...next time I'll add even another can of smashed beans - totally 3 cans. I served it with shredded mozz and crusty bread - yum. Thanks

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Sarah Magee

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2007

Delicious! Don't change a thing! Would be great with cornbread or with rice. My husband and 5 year old loved it. Just remember to mash or blend one of the cans of beans. I probably should have drained that can before mashing to make it easier...

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2007

Tried italian turkey sausage and didn't care for it, but the overall flavor, ease and method deserve 5 stars! Can't wait to try it with cabbage and smoked sausage as others have suggested.

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