Name: Hurry Up Bean Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (15-1/2-ounce) can white beans; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, halved; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized chunks

Hurry Up Bean Soup

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SERVES: 3

COOK TIME: 30 Min

Once the flavors of this bean soup start to meld together and simmer on the stovetop, your stomach's sure to rumble, and you'll want it to "hurry up." Don't worry though; this easy soup recipe only takes about 30 minutes to cook, so it's easy to cook any time during the week. Serve it up with a side of French bread, and you'll have one tasty meal.

What You'll Need

1 (15-1/2-ounce) can white beans
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, halved
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized chunks

What to Do

In a blender or food processor, process beans, onion, garlic, cumin, and caraway seed until smooth, scraping the sides of the container as necessary.
Pour the mixture into a large pot, stir in broth and sherry, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add sausage and cook an additional 15 minutes.