Easy Recipe: Swamp Soup (for under $10)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Turkey Sausage (sliced or crumbled; look for a brand with a little salt)
• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 2 14.5‑oz cans Canned Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 15‑oz cans Canned Mixed Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 12‑oz bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables (no need to thaw)
• 8 cups Water (room temperature)
• 2 cups Low‑Sodium Chicken Broth (adds extra flavor; can use bouillon cubes dissolved in water)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the onion, slice or crumble the turkey sausage, open and drain the beans, and have the canned tomatoes and frozen vegetables ready.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Sausage and Onion

   Heat the stockpot over medium‑high heat, add a splash of oil if needed, then add the sausage and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

3. Add Tomatoes

   Stir in the two cans of diced tomatoes (with their juices) and let the mixture simmer for about five minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Incorporate Beans, Veggies, and Liquids

   Add the drained beans, frozen mixed vegetables, water, and chicken broth. Stir well and increase the heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: High heat

5. Simmer the Soup

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have blended.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Low heat

6. Season and Portion

   Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls or divide into 1‑cup freezer containers for later use.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g