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When Esposito sends you authentic NY sausages and the weather has decided to go from 71 degrees to winter again…you make a big batch of hearty delicious Black Bean + Sausage Soup!

This recipe is without a doubt my most favorite soup recipes because it’s so easy and so flavorful. And it was so fun dressing this up with Esposito’s products too.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is the leftovers!

The star product today is definitely the sausage. And the Sweet Peppers and Onions in Tomato Sauce from Esposito. A good quality sausage is really going to deepen the flavor and add even more punch to an already-delicious dish.

Esposito’s sausage is not only known as the “best artisanal sausage producer in America”, but continues to remain a NYC staple for high quality sausage products. Since 1933 they have strived to uphold the legacy of their founder, Armand Esposito, by producing all natural, antibiotic free sausage in a variety of high quality, unique flavors. As one of their reviews states, “Once you’ve had Esposito’s Sausage, it’s hard to imagine eating any other kind!"

For over 85 years, Esposito’s Finest Quality Sausage has consistently provided the best sausage anywhere. In 1933 Giovanni Esposito and Sons was founded as a fresh meat and poultry butcher shop in the same Hell's Kitchen-New York City location where it stands today. As Giovanni's sons grew older, they too came to work in the family business. The brothers recognized the growing demand for their high quality products (especially their sausage) so they split the business into two separate entities, a retail butcher shop and a wholesale manufacturer and distributor of sausage. Armand Esposito ran the Wholesale business aka Esposito's Finest Quality Sausage Products.

How cool is that? I just love the stories behind the product.

Now I know you are hungry so here is the delicious recipe for my Black Bean and Esposito Sausage Soup!

INGREDIENTS

1 pound dried black beans or sub 2 cans of canned black beans if you are in rush but I recommend the dry black beans if you can
1 pound fresh Esposito pork meatballs ( you can actually use any of Esposito’s sausages here…the sweet italian sausage would be great or a spicy sausage would be fantastic too) Chorizo would be a fantastic option too. Or even Fresh Andouille. But I had the meatballs and broke them down for my soup! They worked perfectly in this recipe.
½ pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into ¼-inch-wide strips
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1/2 yellow onion chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped celery (optional-all though I love the texture)
1 cup chopped carrots (also optional but again love the texture and color)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon mexican seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
One jar of the Sweet Peppers and Onions in Tomato Sauce from Esposito.
Chopped fresh cilantro to garnish

DIRECTIONS

Rinse beans. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine beans and 6 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. (Or, place beans in water in pan. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.) Drain and rinse beans.

Return beans to saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. This is really important! You want tender beans. If you have old beans too-they might never ever get tender so make sure they are not too old.

In nonstick Dutch oven cook the sausage breaking down the meatballs and then add the bacon as well and cook until crispy. Add the onion, and other veggies if using and garlic in oil over medium heat until everything is tender, stirring frequently. Stir in your spices for about a minute or so until everything is fragrant.

Stir in beans, broth, and your Sweet Peppers and Onions in Tomato Sauce from Esposito and bring to boiling.

Ladle into serving bowls. Sprinkle cilantro on each serving if you desire.

THings i LOve about Esposito

Quick trackable shipping! Everything is sent 2 day priority and you get an email with the tracking number and you also get another email as soon as FedEx delivers it!
The quality and variety offered. From classic Italian sausages with Fennel, to sausages made with savory Provolone or sweet apples. Choose from a selection of sausages that are shipped direct from their facility in NYC straight to your door. Best of all, shipping is included in the price!
The flavor. The two things I was shipped are just the most delicious sausages I have ever tasted! We will definitely be ordering our sausage from them from now on.

I am hosting a fun giveaway too so head over to this Instagram post and enter. One of you will win a 3 month subscription to the Sausage of the Month Club – that’s 5 lbs of sausage for 3 months ($180 Value!).

Good luck and please so check out Esposito.

https://www.espositosausage.com/

For another recipe of mine using Esposito …click here! These pulled pork sandwiches were incredible!