Never thought I’d end up in a Reddit group called stonerfood, but trying to come up with a title for this healthy beans and hot dogs soup recipe brought me there. Originally, I thought this bean recipe was a great healthier dinner idea for families, especially kids. It’s the only way I can convince my child to eat beans. But I guess it’s human nature, we all like the irresistible combo of beans and franks (as I just found out this is called). So, whether you’re a mom making food for her family or just a regular stoner, I’m pretty sure you will like this amazing comfort food recipe!
It’s delicious, meal-prep friendly and very easy to make on the stove! Unlike most canned food options, this beans and sausages recipe doesn’t swell your tongue from the amount of added sodium and preservatives.
We’re using healthy, whole food ingredients (well, minus the sausages, which only a few selected humans know what is inside). Now, I did use a variety of “healthier” sausages, nitrite-free but I trust nobody at this point. If I don’t see it, I don’t know what it is. (Why am I always convincing people not to make my recipes?? Like, stoners, come on, HELP!!!)
Anyway, everyone around me loves this beans and hot dogs soup. Whenever I make it, I get to eat only one serving. That might sound bad, but it just means I don’t have to eat leftovers the next day. I can have a sandwich or a fresh salad…I don’t know. Something new! This mostly happens with this soup or the creamy tortellini.
So here’s the recipe, I hope you enjoy it!
Beans And Hot Dogs Soup
This easy beans and hot dogs soup is a simple comfort food recipe and a healthy family dinner idea all in one. Meal prep friendly, it is the best way to convince your hesitant family members (aka husband and kids) to eat more beans, because it's super tasty!
Ingredients
- 4oz/100g hot dogs, chopped
- 8oz/200g dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups water or stock of choice
- 3 large scallions or 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, or mint, chopped
Instructions
- Add the rinsed and drained, soaked beans to a cooking pot full of water, add salt and then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Taste test and check whether beans are soft and you need to add more salt.
- Then add in the onion (or scallions), garlic, tomato paste, fresh herbs, olive oil, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper and oregano.
- Turn the heat up a bit and simmer 20 more minutes.
- Add in the hot dogs and cook 5 more min at low, taste test for salt and pepper. If needed add some and simmer a bit longer (5 mins)
- Serve immediately as is with some bread!
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 277Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 16mgSodium 904mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 6gSugar 5gProtein 11g
FIY if you’re here and if you are vegetarian, you don’t even need to add vegan sausages, just make this amazing bean soup in 20 minutes. It’s SO good. Other healthy comfort food recipes to try: