Bean & Rice Soup With Andouille Sausage Recipe

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   Look the beans, wash and soak.

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   If kidney beans, soak overnight.

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   Fry the bacon, throw away all but 1 Tbsp.

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   of the dripping.

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   Add in the oil to this.

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   Add in the onion and saute/fry about 5 min.

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   Add in green pepper and saute/fry.

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   Add in the garlic, add in all of this to 6 c. water in a large pan.

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   Bring to a boil.

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    Add in the bouillon cube and liquid removed beans, bay leaf, salt and pepper.

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    Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hrs, after reducing heat to simmer.

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    Put 1 1/2 c. of bean mix in blender with bacon and puree.

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    Stir this back in the soup and add in vinegar and chicken stock.

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    Cook for a few more min.

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    Need 4 to 6 c. cooked long grain rice.

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    Ladle soup over rice and garnish with sausage.

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    Can be frzn.

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    Remove bay leaf before serving.

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    Chill any not eaten.

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