Sausage and Bean Soup

By Judy Cohen | November 26, 2009

Sausage and Bean Soup

Here are some more recipes from Brenda of Quick and Health fame.
Keep up your weight loss but don’t forget to eat well.
This is delicious I tried it out.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) low-fat turkey smoked sausage
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cans (about 15 ounces each) of beans of your choice, drained and rinsed, (beans that work well are: black, kidney, pinto, garbanzo, lima)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes*, not drained
  • 2 cups fat-free chicken broth*
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (4 ounces)
  • diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup salsa, thick and chunky
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

 

Procedure

  • Cut sausage into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large kettle, combine all ingredients except the cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve topped with cilantro.

 

Note: One serving is an excellent source of fiber. This recipe is higher in sodium and should be limited by those on a low-sodium diet.

*Sodium is figured for no added salt/reduced sodium.
** Half of the grams of fiber have been subtracted from the grams of total carbohydrate when figuring Carb Servings and Exchanges.

 

Makes 12 cups
(8 servings)

Each Serving: 1 1/2 cups

Carb Servings**: 2

Exchanges** :
2 starch
1 vegetable
2 lean meat

Nutrient Analysis :

Calories : 261
Total fat : 6g
Saturated fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 35mg
Sodium : 877mg
Total carbohydrate : 38g
Dietary fiber : 12g
Sugars : 8g
Protein : 19g

This meal in a bowl can be prepared in minutes. Also makes enough for leftovers.

Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas, 3rd Edition, © 2008 Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.; www.QuickandHealthy.net; Published by Small Steps Press.

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8 Comments

  • By healthiswealth, November 26, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

    Wow!!! now we can have the tasty food without any tension of weight gain.

  • By Judylynch, November 27, 2009 @ 10:13 pm

    Looks nice! I love sausages and I must try it. Keep posting such nice and healthy recipes.

  • By rragrawal, November 27, 2009 @ 10:44 pm

    An easy to make recipe for weight control. A ‘must try’ item for all.

  • By MARY, November 28, 2009 @ 5:55 am

    It is so easy to cook and a healthy food meant for all the ages.

  • By John Albert, November 29, 2009 @ 9:43 pm

    Its too much yummy. Easy to cook and full of nutritious also. Great soup

  • By George Faraday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

    This is thing that i like about the site.It always gives informations about the recipes i.e. new to the people.At the same time it also takes care of the health and time of the people.When i came to know about the sausage bean soup i could not control & tried it out.It was really delicious & so i want you to have this now.

  • By Jessica Lopez, December 3, 2009 @ 11:42 pm

    Wow!! Quick & Healthy Recipes that will keep you fit.You can have it without fear of gaining weight and it’s easy to prepare.

  • By Spanish Transcription, February 23, 2010 @ 3:14 am

    very tasty food without any tension of weight gaining.

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