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                       Three Bean and Sausage Soup

Recipe By     : Woman's Day, 9/1/97
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Entree                           Low-Fat
                Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      oz            kielbasa, low-fat
   2      c             onions -- chopped
   1      c             celery -- chopped
   1      tbsp          garlic -- minced
   5      tsp           chicken bouillon granules
   8      oz            canned tomatoes -- with juice
   7      c             water
  16      oz            russet potatoes -- peeled and sliced
   4      med           carrots -- shredded
  15      oz            canned white beans
  15      oz            canned red beans
  15      oz            canned black beans
   4      oz            kale

Saute sausage, onion, celery and garlic in a 5-quart pot until
vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.  Add bouillon, tomatoes and
water.  Bring to a boil, breaking up tomateos with a spoon.  Reduce
heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, wash kale thoroughly,
remove stems, and cut into narrow strips; set aside.  Prepare carrots
and potatoes.

Stir potatoes and carrots into the pot; cover and simmer 10 minutes. 
Add beans and kale; cover and simmer for 15 minutes more or until all of
the vegetables are tender.  Mash some beans against the side of the pot
with the back of a large spoon to thicken the soup.

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