Smoky Bean Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in triple the amount of water, rinse well, and wash again.
• In a large soup pot, place vegetable stock and beans, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, covered, until beans are tender and start to become mushy.
• Add thyme, salt, carrots, onions, celery, pepper and liquid smoke to taste, and simmer for 30 more minutes, covered, stirring several times to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot.

Steps:

• Heat a large, non-stick pot and saute the onion until it begins to brown (adding a little water if needed to prevent sticking). Add the garlic and bell pepper and cook for one more minute. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook until the flavors blend, about 20-30 minutes. **This soup has a thick, chili consistency**.
• Serving suggestion: Garnish with fresh tomato salsa, avocado, tortilla chips. Be creative!
• Use the minimum amounts of chili powder and hot sauce for a mild dish or add more to make it as hot as you dare.

Steps:

• Bring broth, tomatoes and beans to boil in large saucepan, stirring occasionally. Simmer on low heat 5 min.
• Stir in spinach and bacon; simmer 1 min. Ladle into bowls. Serve topped with cheese.

Steps:

• Use a 4-quart slow cooker; add the refried beans to the crock, and turn to high to begin melting the bean blob.
• Drain and rinse the black beans; add to the crock.
• Add in tomatoes, carrots, and roasted corn.
• Pour in the vegetable broth; stir in the Tabasco sauce, garlic, spices, and salt.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
• The soup is done when the carrots have reached the desired tenderness.
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Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
• Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic to the oil and simmer for about 15 minutes until vegetables are soft and onion is clear.
• Drain and rinse the black beans. Measure 3 cups of the drained & rinsed veans into a food processor with 1 cup of the chicken broth and puree on high speed until smooth.
• Add pureed bean and broth mixture to the cooked veggies along with remaining ingredients except for the lime juice. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes or until all ingredients are tender. Add the lime juice; stir to mix well and serve.
• For crockpot: Follow all directions through bringing the soup to a boil on the stove; pour into the crockpot and let simmer on low for 2-3 hours.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high; add sausage and cook, stirring, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add scallions, celery, and thyme to pan; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse one can of beans, leaving the second in its liquid; add both to pan with 1 cup water.
• Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. If desired, remove 1 cup of mixture and purée in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds, then return to pan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top each serving with cooked sausage, a dollop of sour cream, and a small handful of watercress. Sprinkle with pepper and celery leaves; serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pot over med heat.
• Add the onions, celery and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add the broth, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring to a soft boil. Reduce heat, and cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the black beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• Stir.
• At this time, if desired, puree 1/3 to 1/2 of the soup for a thicker texture. Totally optional.
• Add salt, if needed.
• Serve garnished with a dallop of the optional FF sour cream.