It's Cold Outside Bean and Sausage Chowder Recipe

Name: It's Cold Outside Bean and Sausage Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb bacon; 1 medium onion, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; ⅓ cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans; 2 cups water; ½ cup carrot, sliced; 3 beef bouillon cubes; 1 bay leaf; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 12 ounces Polish sausage or 12 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

12 lb bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
⅓ cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 cups water
½ cup carrot, sliced
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
⅛ teaspoon pepper
12 ounces Polish sausage or 12 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced

1
In a large heavy skillet fry bacon until crisp, reserving 2 tablespons bacon drippings.
2
Drain on paper towels and crumble and set aside.
3
Transfer reserved bacon drippings to a large dutch oven over medium heat and add onion, green pepper and celery, cooking for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Stir in flour and next six ingredients (beans- pepper) and cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer over for 25-30 minutes.
7
Add sausage, cover and continue simmering another 10 minutes.
8
Ladle chowder into bowls and sprinkle with reserved bacon.

7672

kcal

Calories

585

Fat

Carbs

529

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb bacon, 1 medium onion, chopped, ½ cup celery, chopped, ⅓ cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, It's Cold Outside Bean and Sausage Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

It's Cold Outside Bean and Sausage Chowder

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