southern butter bean soup with smoked sausage

Name: Southern Butter Bean Soup with Smoked Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large smoked ham hocks; 1 pound(s) dry butter beans; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium bell pepper, diced; 1 large jalapeno, with a slice down the middle; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 package(s) smoked sausage, diced; 1/2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) to 1 teaspoon salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) to 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced

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Tammy Brownlow

Dallas, TX

Updated on Sep 21, 2015

This is a great comforting soup on a chilly day. It may take a while, but it is well worth the time it takes. It's an easy, flavorful soup to make. I like to serve this with cornbread muffins and butter. I hope you give it a try some time - I think you will enjoy it.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 3 Hr 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield around 6 depending on the size of your bowls

Ingredients

2 large smoked ham hocks
1 pound dry butter beans
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno, with a slice down the middle
2 cups chicken broth
1 package smoked sausage, diced
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced

How To Make southern butter bean soup with smoked sausage

Step 1

In a large stock pot add 8 cups of water and the ham hocks. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium low and simmer ham hocks for 2 hours.

Step 2

To the pot add dry beans, onion, bell pepper, sugar, salt, pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and thyme. Simmer for another hour. Note - the jalapeno will add flavor without the soup being spicy.
Step 3

Remove ham hocks and discard jalapeno. Add chicken broth and diced smoked sausage. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 4

Remove ham from the ham hocks and return back to the soup pot.
Step 5

Taste for seasoning and serve with your favorite bread. Corn bread is a favorite of ours.
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