by Marilyn Barner of Belle Plaine, Kan. Black beans, ground beef, and sausage are given an added kick with an unusual spice regime--a regime which Barner said she "toned down" for her family.

"The Black Bean Soup is one of the best," Barner said. "If I remember correctly, I have changed the quantity of the spices to tone it down some as it is a very spicy soup. It is very adaptable and can be adjusted to your family's taste."

The recipe came to Barner via her middle daughter's father-in-law, Bob Happy. Happy and his wife owned and operated Happy's Restaurant in Belle Plaine, Kan. , for many years she said, and when they retired, the Black Bean Soup recipe was a must-have.

"I wouldn't call cooking a hobby of mine, but a necessary job that I enjoy," Barner says. "I prepare a noon meal for my husband, our son-in-law and grandson, and any workers who are helping out on the farm."

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Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 small package black beans; 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. sausage; 1/2 bunch celery chopped; 2 cups onions chopped; 2 cups beef broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil chopped; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon black pepper; dash Cayenne pepper

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INGREDIENTS

1 small package black beans
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. sausage
1/2 bunch celery ; chopped
2 cups onions ; chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil ; chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
dash Cayenne pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cook black beans according to package directions. Brown ground beef and sausage. Drain. Sauté celery and onions in small amount of meat grease. Add meats, celery, onions, broth, basil, Cajun seasoning, pepper and cayenne pepper to the bean mixture. Simmer on top of stove at least 30 minutes. Some water or more beef broth may be added if needed. Serve with your choice of crackers.

Note: This soup can be made with all ground beef instead of sausage.

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Serving Size: 1 Recipe (1026g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Serving

Calories: 1355
Calories from Fat: 863 (64%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 95.8g	128 %
	Saturated Fat 34g	170 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 42g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 317.5mg		98 %
Sodium 2392mg		82 %
Potassium 1944.2mg		51 %
Total Carbohydrate 37.1g		11 %
	Dietary Fiber 7.1g	29 %
	Sugars, other 29.9g
Protein 83.8g		120 %
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Calories per serving: 1355

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