15 Bean Smoked BBQ Sausage Soup

These hearty baked beans are loaded with flavor.  Serve as a side or main dish.  Main ingredients are Hurst Beans, smoked sausage, ground beef, crispy bacon pieces, spices, and more.

Helpful suggestions for preparing the 15 Beans used in this recipe…

1.  Prepare beans per instructions printed on package.  For this recipe, I suggest overnight soak method (greatly reduces gas).
2.  Simmer beans with a smoked ham hock or smoked turkey necks.
3.  Cook beans until firm (not mushy) because they must simmer more in this recipe.
4. Make my 15 Bean Smoked Sausage Soup before adding this recipe’s ingredients (includes chopped sausage).

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15 Bean Smoked BBQ Sausage Soup

These hearty baked beans are loaded with flavor. Serve as a side or main dish. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

Prep Time1 d

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time1 d 10 mins

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

15 Bean Smoked BBQ Sausage Soup

• 1 package (20 ounces) 15 Bean Ham Soup, cooked I use Hurst's Ham Beens Brand.
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes and juice
• 1 cup cooked sausage, thinly sliced Use pork or turkey.
• 1-1/2 cup ground beef or ground turkey, cooked
• 1 cup bacon, coarsely crumbled (optional)
• 1/2 cup green bell peppers, chopped Seeds and ribs removed.
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup smoked barbecue sauce, divided
• 3 tablespoons Liquid Smoke

Spices

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or powder)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder mild or hot
• salt and black pepper to taste
• NOTE: Add a dash or two of Tabasco sauce if desired.

Instructions

• In a large pot or dutch oven, prepare beans according to instructions printed on package. I suggest overnight soak method and cooking with a smoked ham hock or smoked turkey necks. Simmer until beans are firm (not mushy).
• Add chopped sausage, ground beef, crumbled bacon (optional), chopped green bell peppers, chopped onions, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, and Liquid Smoke.
• Stir until well combined.
• Add chili powder, garlic powder (if using), onion powder and ground cumin (seeds or powder), chili powder, salt and black pepper to taste.
• Stir until well combined.
• Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes with lid on pot. Stir carefully to avoid breaking beans.
• Taste. If desired, add remaining brown sugar and smoked barbecue sauce and a dash or two of Tabasco sauce.
• Serve hot.