• 2 lbs dry white beans, soaked overnight
• 1 cup oion, chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced shallots or scallions
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsely, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 large ham bones with some meat on htem (4 to 5 inches long)
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper pods
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 whoe bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and pepper

Note: Because commercially sold sausage tends to be fatty, pan grill the sausage briefly and drain well before adding to pot.

Navy White Bean Soup

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage (cut into ¼ inch pieces) – other smoked sausage or bacon can be substituted
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon creole seasoning separated
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 10 whole peeled canned roma tomatoes (approx. 28 oz can)
• 3 teaspoons worchestershire sauce
• 4 (15 oz can) white kidney/cannellini beans – other white beans can be substituted
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 4 lbsfresh head-on shrimp (16-20 count)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 bunch green onions (chopped)
• 3 cups breadcrumbs (panko if possible)
• 1½ cups grated parmesan
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt/pepper

Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Cassoulet 

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• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1 cup yellow onions, diced small
• 1/2 cup celery, diced small
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced small
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cans white beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 can black beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• cayenne pepper to taste
• salt to taste
• hot sauce to pass at the table

Hearty White Bean Soup With Ham and Tasso

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