Spicy Red Bean Soup

Spicy Red Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

6 tablespoons paprika

2 1/2 cups ketchup

8 cups water

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 pound chourico - Portuguese smoked pork sausage

5 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

3 potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 pound spaghetti

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil and the onion. Saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add the paprika, ketchup, water, soup mix, salt and pepper and stir well. Cut the chourico into 3 inch pieces and add to the soup.

In a food processor or blender, puree the beans in small batches and add to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Add the potatoes and simmer for another hour. Break the spaghetti into 3 to 4 inch pieces, add to the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until spaghetti is tender.

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 390
Total Fat: 17.5g Cholesterol: 36mg Sodium: 1440mg Total Carbs: 42.3g Dietary Fiber: 8.8g Protein: 17.2g

Submitted by Jo