Ingredients

  • 1 12 quarts water
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 14 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 16 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 34 lb italian sweet sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 12 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 12 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 green onions
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • In a large pot, lightly brown sausage, remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, combine 1 can of beans, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, broth and 1 1/2 quarts water.
  • Cook, partially covered about 15 minutes, then remove bay leaf.
  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • In another pan, steam potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and set aside.
  • Puree or mash second can beans with 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and add to pot.
  • Stir tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water together.
  • Add sausage, tomato mixture, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Lower heat (to simmer) and continue cooking soup, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, chopped green onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with reserved chopped green onions.