Spicy Red Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 tablespoons paprika
• 2 cups ketchup
• 8 cups water
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound linguica, casings removed
• 1 pound chourico - Portuguese smoked pork sausage
• 5 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• pound spaghetti

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the olive oil and chopped onion. Saut for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes tender.
2. Add paprika, ketchup, water, dry onion soup mix, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
3. Cut the linguica and chourico sausages into 3-inch pieces and add them to the pot. Stir to mix.
4. Using a food processor or blender, pure the kidney beans in small batches. Add the pured beans to the pot and stir again.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. After 2 to 3 hours, add the peeled and cubed potatoes to the pot. Continue simmering for another hour.
7. Break the spaghetti into 3 to 4-inch pieces and add them to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 387

Fat: 18g

Carbs: 41g

Protein: 18g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.