Spicy Black Bean Soup With Cajun Sausage
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 to 16 ounces Andouille or spicy sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced, about 1/2 cup
• 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add sausage and cook over medium heat until browned. Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers; sauté for about 3 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer. Add the beef broth, beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, and remaining seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 45 minutes. Serve with cornbread or crusty rolls.