Beans 'n' Franks Chowder

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

The Scandinavian and German heritages of the Midwest may each lay claim to this, but on a chilly night when you want something hearty in a jiffy ... all you really need to know is "thick, rich, and tasty" says it all! This'll warm your tummy, all right.

What You'll Need

2 (16 ounce each) cans baked beans, divided
4 hot dogs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up, undrained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

What to Do

Set aside 1 cup of baked beans.
In a large bowl, mash remaining beans or puree in a blender; set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute hot dog pieces and onion in butter 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add undrained tomatoes, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add 1 cup reserved beans and pureed beans; cook slowly 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup is piping hot.

Notes

This is easy and so thick - just great for dipping with crusty bread or toasted hot dog buns!

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dodobeaumont 87758 40

Oct 15, 2015

Super easy, super tasty

Tazman

Oct 30, 2012

I used 1 28 oz can of Bush's Homestyle baked beans, omitted brown sugar, used 1 14.5 oz can of Diced Red Gold tomatoes, and substituted 1/2 cup chunky (mild or medium) salsa. Instead of pureeing the beans you can use 2 tablespoons of Minute Tapioca as a thickener.

lanacompo 6621474

Sep 25, 2012

Just to remind cooks that 2 tablespoons isn't 1/2 stick of butter. There are 8 tablespoons in a stick of butter. Use 1/4 stick for 2 tablespons.

pfcalore 6115999

Jan 21, 2012

Just finished serving this up for lunch; very filling! Even my son who doesn't care for tomatoes or baked beans commented, "that was pretty good". I added shoepeg corn as well as topped off with cooked bacon. Served it with some spicy steak fries...great combo for this wintry day we're having in VA!

dabwin123

Jan 21, 2012

I will be making it probably tweak a few things as always but it sounds like an adult version of beanie weenies!! Probably make some corn bread to go along with it!!