Ingredients

  • 3 carrots, 3/4 inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery, 1/2 inch pieces
  • 12 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil
  • 8 ounces smoked sausage, cooked
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 7 12 ounces kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 14 12 ounces stewed tomatoes
  • 6 gingersnaps, crushed

Method

  • Notes: the canned kidneys should be rinsed and drained.
  • the sausage whould be halved lenght-wise and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the carrots, celery and onion in hot oil over medium heat about five minutes or until onion is almost tender.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add the sausage to the pan.
  • Cook until lightly browned.
  • Return the veggies to pan.
  • Add Water, beans, chili powder, and worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring to boil and reduce heat.
  • Simmer covered about 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes.
  • Add gingersnaps.
  • Cook and stir five minutes or until it thickens and bubbles.
  • Ladle into bowls.
  • Serve with pumpernickel bread.