THE BEST Black Bean and Andouille Sausage Soup 🍜🔥

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor, while canned beans save time.

Soak 1 pound of dried black beans in water overnight.

Slice Andouille sausage into medallions and sear in a large Dutch oven until browned.

Cook 6 slices of slab bacon in the same pot until crispy, leaving some grease.

Add 1.5 cups chopped onion and 2 seeded jalapeno peppers to the pot; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.

Stir in 3 minced cloves of garlic and cook until aromatic.

Add the soaked black beans to the pot and stir.

Pour in 11 cups of water and add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add the juice of 1 lemon to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld.

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