Francine's Texas Cuisine

 
 

Smoky Sausage-Bean Chowder

 

1 pound great northern beans
3 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 cups water
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed tomato soup
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 package (12 oz) fully cooked smoked pork sausage links (1/4" slices)
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Place beans, garlic, bay leaf, oil and water in dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Heat beans to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

 

 

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