Torgo's Soup Of Fellowship

Total Time: 12 hrs Preparation Time: 9 hrs Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix (discard spice packet)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 -2 shallot, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bell peppers, chopped (prefer 1 yellow & 1 orange for colorful soup)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 lemon, juice of
• salt & pepper, to taste
• mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
• tabasco sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 soak beans overnight; drain & rinse. put in large pot with 1/2 gallon of water. bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. add bay leaves and sausage. cook 2-1/2 hours.
• 2 add tomatoes, onion, shallots, garlic, bell peppers chili powder, cumin, lemon juice, salt & pepper. cook for 30 minutes.
• 3 serve in bowls topped with cheese and a dash of tabasco. eat.