Shelly's Recipe

* FIVE BEAN SOUP*

Category: Soups

2 cups diced andouille
1 cup pureed onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/3 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp granulated garlic
2 tbsp roux
1 can red beans
1 can white beans
1 can white beans
1 can butter beans
1 can lima beans
1 can green beans
3 cans chicken broth
Salt, pepper, & Creole seasoning, to taste

In an 8-10 quart stockpot, add 2 cups of andouille and onion over medium heat. Puree onions and bell peppers and add this to the pot, stirring often to avoid sticking. Saute for five minutes and then add chicken stock, granulated garlic, & liquid from beans. Puree 1/2 can of each: White Beans, Red Beans. Add all beans except the can of Green Beans to the stock. Add 1/2 parsley and 1/2 green onions. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir often. Add green beans and season to taste. Garnish with the remaining green onions and parsley. SERVES: 6-8