Kielbasa and Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. kielbasa sausage

1 onion

1 stalk celery

2 (14-1/2 oz) cans whole tomatoes

2 tsp. basil

1 tsp. oregano

5 cloves garlic

1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. thyme

5 cups chicken broth

1 (15-1/2 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

Thinly slice the sausage. Chop the onion and celery. Dice the canned tomoatoes and mix with the basil and oregano. Mince the garlic. Drain and mince the chipotle. Using a soup pot, heat the oil on medium. Add the onion, celery, and thyme, saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.

Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the cooked brown bits. Add the beans, tomatoes, kielbasa, and chipotle. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

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