Comforting 15-Bean Soup - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• Bag of 15-bean soup (or other available beans)
• 2 Cups diced ham (optional)
• 2 Cups diced mild sausage links (optional)
• 2 Cups diced chicken (optional)
• 2 Cups diced onions
• 2 Cups diced bell peppers
• 2 teaspoons chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Cook beans until tender according to directions. Save the liquid the beans were cooked in.
• Combine rest of ingredients-saute until ham, chicken, and mild links are done and veggies are tender
• Combine meat/veggies with beans
• Warm together and enjoy!