Sausage Bean Chowder Recipe

Name: Sausage Bean Chowder Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 (16 ounce.) can kidney beans; 1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes; 2 c. spring water; 1 sm. minced onion; 1 bay leaf (whole); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon fresh grnd pepper; 1 c. diced raw potatoes; 1/2 c. minced green pepper; 15 1/2 ounce. jar Ragu thick & hearty sauce (this is the secret ingredient)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 (16 ounce.) can kidney beans
1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
2 c. spring water
1 sm. minced onion
1 bay leaf (whole)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon fresh grnd pepper
1 c. diced raw potatoes
1/2 c. minced green pepper
15 1/2 ounce. jar Ragu thick & hearty sauce (this is the secret ingredient)

1
Remove skin from sausage and saute/fry till browned.
2
Pour off fat.
3
In a large kettle combine kidney beans with their juice, tomatoes, water, onion, bay leaf, salt, garlic salt, thyme and pepper.
4
Add in sausage.
5
Simmer covered 1 hour.
6
Add in potatoes and green peppers.
7
Cook covered 15 min or possibly till potatoes are tender.
8
Remove bay leaf and serve.
9
I also juggle the fresh potatoes and green pepper and put as much in as the chowder and taste can bear.
10
This chowder should be thick.
11
Hearty and robust on a cool day.
12
Serve with French bread and cheese.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, 1 (16 ounce.) can kidney beans, 1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes, 2 c. spring water, and more.

Yes, Sausage Bean Chowder Recipe 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!