Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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7
servings
1 pound

great northern beans

dried

4 cup

chicken broth

2 cup

water

2 unit

bay leaves

7 slice

bacon

diced

3 cup

onion

thinly sliced

2 cup

celery

thinly sliced

2 unit

carrots

thinly sliced

0.5 pound

smoked sausage

diced, fully cooked

4 clove

garlic

minced

2 tsp

sugar

56 ounce

diced tomatoes

drained

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

0.25 tsp

hot pepper sauce

Step 1
~13 min

Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.

Step 2
~13 min

Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour to soak.

Step 3
~13 min

Drain beans and discard liquid; return beans to Dutch oven.

Step 4
~13 min

Add chicken broth, water, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Step 5
~13 min

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until the beans are tender.

Step 6
~13 min

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon, onion, celery, and carrots until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.

Step 7
~13 min

Add sausage, garlic, and sugar; cook for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~13 min

Remove with a slotted spoon to Dutch oven.

Step 9
~13 min

Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Step 10
~13 min

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until beans begin to break apart and soup thickens, stirring occasionally.

Step 11
~13 min

Add salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.

Step 12
~13 min

Discard bay leaves before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of vinegar for extra tang.

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to your desired level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or cornbread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often made during colder months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Autumn
Winter

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Cold weather
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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