Torgo's Soup of Fellowship

• 1 (16 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix (discard spice packet)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 -2 shallot, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bell peppers, chopped (prefer 1 yellow & 1 orange for colorful soup)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 lemon, juice of
• salt & pepper, to taste
• mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
• Tabasco sauce (optional)

1. Soak beans overnight; drain & rinse.
2. Put in large pot with 1/2 gallon of water.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Add bay leaves and sausage.
5. Cook 2-1/2 hours.
6. Add tomatoes, onion, shallots, garlic, bell peppers chili powder, cumin, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
7. Cook for 30 minutes.
8. Serve in bowls topped with cheese and a dash of Tabasco.
9. Eat.

bean soup mix, bay leaves, sausage, tomatoes, onion, shallot, garlic, bell peppers, chili powder, ground cumin, lemon, salt, mozzarella cheese, tabasco sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/torgos-soup-of-fellowship-319020 (may not work)