Ingredients

  • 1 pound pinto or possibly black beans (dry beans), rinsed, liquid removed and soaked overnight in 4 c. of water
  • 3 1/2 c. more water
  • 2 ribs minced celery, including leaves
  • 2 med. onions, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 sm. warm red pepper
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves (grnd)
  • Lowfat sour cream
  • 1 1/2 lbs. Polish sausage, cut into 1 inch pcs (I peel mine)

Method

  • In a heavy pot, combine beans and their soaking liquid with 3 more c. of water and remaining ingredients, except sausage and lowfat sour cream.
  • Cover and place in the center of cool oven, setting the temperature at 375 degrees.
  • Bake, stirring once or possibly twice, till beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hrs.
  • Mash beans slightly, stir in sausage and up to 1/2 c. water if soup seems too thick.
  • Bake covered, about an hour longer.
  • Taste and add in salt, if necessary.
  • Serve with a dollop of lowfat sour cream.
  • Delicious!