Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups 10 bean soup mix
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 3 hot Italian sausages or 3 italian sweet sausage, sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Rinse the bean mix, cover generously with cold water, and let soak for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the bean mixture with 6 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
  • Add the onions, carrots, sausage, tomatoes, chili powder and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the flavours are well blended.
  • Stir in the sherry, lemon juice, salt and pepper.