Recipes

Sausage and Bean Soup

Yield: 8 Servings (12 cups)

1 pound low-fat turkey or chicken smoked sausage.

1 onion, chopped

4 cans (15 ounces each) black, kidney, pinto, or garbanzo beans, drained

1 can (14 ounces)diced tomatoes, with their juice

2 cups fat-free chicken broth, reduced sodium (salt) content

2 cups water

1 can (4 ounces) diced chilies

½ cup salsa

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparations

• Cut sausage into bite-size pieces.
• Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a pot.  Bring to a boil on top of stove
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes
• Serve with sprinkled cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per 1 1/2 cup serving)
Calories 261
Carbohydrates 38g
Fiber 12g
Protein 19g
Total fat 6g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 877mg