Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or 6qt stockpot saute onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until tender; add beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, coriander, red pepper flakes and salt (if needed); Bring to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In the meantime (optional) cook sausage in a nonstick pan and drain; set aside (we like the flavor a little better that way).
  3. Add sausage& dry sherry; stir 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  4. Serve soup with sour cream, and shredded cheddar if desired; and a nice crusty bread.