Sausage and Bean Soup With Plantains Recipe

Name: Sausage and Bean Soup With Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean; 1 cup water; 1 lb sweet sausage, rolled into small balls; 3 slices bacon; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 lemon (grated rind and 1 tablespoon. juice ); 2 -3 bananas, ripe but firm, peeled and sliced (or 2 ripe plantains)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean
1 cup water
1 lb sweet sausage, rolled into small balls
3 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lemon (grated rind and 1 tablespoon. juice )
2 -3 bananas, ripe but firm, peeled and sliced (or 2 ripe plantains)

1
Place beans in a soup pot.
2
cover with water, add salt, and boil for 5 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for at least an hour.
4
In a skillet cook bacon until crisp.
5
Remove bacon, pat dry on paper towls, and add to beans.
6
Brown sausage balls in bacon fat and add to beans.
7
Cook onion and garlic in remaining fat until translucent.
8
Add to beans.
9
Cover beans mixture and simmer for one hour or until beans are tender.
10
Add the remaining ingredients except the bananas, cover, and simmer for 30 more minutes.
11
Add bananas just long enough to warm through but not get mushy.
12
If you're using plantains, you should add those in with the spices and tomato paste to cook through.

411

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean, 1 cup water, 1 lb sweet sausage, rolled into small balls, 3 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, Sausage and Bean Soup With Plantains 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sausage and Bean Soup With Plantains

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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