Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 ½ pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage, in the casing
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2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham, minced
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2 medium onions, in medium dice
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2 medium carrots, peeled and in medium dice
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2 medium celery stalks, in medium dice
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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3 (15.8 ounce) cans great Northern or other white beans, undrained
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1 quart chicken broth (carton or can)
Directions
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Heat oil in a large, deep saute pan or soup kettle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add sausages; cook, turning once or twice, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Sausage will not be fully cooked at this point.) Remove from pan. When cool enough to handle, cut into slices 1/4-inch thick.
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Add prosciutto, onions, carrots, celery and thyme to the empty skillet; cook, stirring often, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mash one can of beans with a fork into a chunky puree. Add broth, whole and mashed beans, and sausage; cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, to blend flavors, 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes; serve.
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Picnic tip
Transfer to a 2-quart Thermos-type bottle after the first simmer. Can be cooked ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days.
Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
561 | Calories |
33g | Fat |
40g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 561 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 33g | 42% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
Sodium 786mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 40g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 33% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 26g | 53% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 123mg | 9% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 922mg | 20% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.