Recipe: Beans and Franks Chowder (blender)

BEANS AND FRANKS CHOWDER

2 cans (16 ounce each) baked beans
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
4 hot dogs, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up, undrained
1 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
hot dog buns (to serve)

Set aside 1 cup of the baked beans. Puree the remaining beans in a blender or mash them in a large bowl; set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add hot dog pieces and onion and cook 3-5 minutes, or until lightly brown.

Add tomatoes, tomato juice, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.

Add the 1 cup reserved whole beans and the pureed beans. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 10-15 minutes, or until the soup is piping hot, stirring occasionally.

Serve with hot dog buns on the side.

Servings: 4
Source: Mr. Food's Easy Cooking Magazine