Friday, February 20, 2026

Bean and Sausage Soup

 I've adapted this Recipe to make it Vegetarian using Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage which is Vegetarian, Of course you can make it Non Vegetarian by using your own choice of Sausage.

Here's What you'll need:

A Large Soup Pot

2 TBS Olive Oil (for Cooking the Vegetarian Sausage)



Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian Soup Base.



2 Packages of Gimme Lean  Lightlife Fresh Ground Sausage.

1 Large Onion, diced.

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced.

1 - 28oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes including the Liquid.

1 - 15oz. Can of each of the following:

Black Beans, including Liquid.

Navy Beans, drained, including Liquid.

Red Kidney Beans, drained, including Liquid.

2 C of Vegetarian Beef Broth or Vegetable Broth (I use Better Than Bouillon brand available in

No Beef, No Chicken, Seasoned Vegetable, Roasted Garlic, Mushroom and Italian Herb)

4 TBS Grated Parmesan Cheese.

1 TBS Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves.


In the Soup Pot on Medium Heat:

Olive Oil , until Hot.

Add:

Sausage

Onion

Garlic

Cook Uncovered until the Sausage is Browned.

Add the Rest of the Ingredients and Simmer the Soup until it reaches a Boil.

Cover it and Set it aside until ready to Serve and reheat Individual Servings.

Serve Hot with:

Croutons or Slices of French Baguette Bread.


Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!