Sausage, Bacon and Bean Soup – Ladyfingers Private Chef and Catering

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 14 ounces canned kidney beans (or beans of your choice), rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups peeled and coarsely chopped potato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley