Adzuki Bean Soup Recipes

SWEET RED BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• First, rinse the beans under cold water. Then, soak the beans in water for at least 8 hours (overnight).
• Drain the beans and transfer to a medium-sized pot. Add 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 1 hour. Over the course of the hour, add an additional 2 cups of water as needed.
• When the beans look soft and broken down, use an immersion blender to blend until the beans are just broken up--it shouldn't be completely smooth (unless that's your preference--you're the cook here!). You can also transfer to a blender and pulse a few times until you achieve your desired consistency.
• Transfer the blended mixture back to the pot. If you like a soupier consistency, feel free to add additional water at this stage until you reach your desired consistency. Add the sugar and orange zest. Stir over medium to medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar. The mixture should bubble very gently.
• Next, add the tapioca. Cook for 20 minutes until the tapioca pearls become translucent. Some recipes recommend cooking the tapioca separately, but it works just fine to add them directly to the soup. When the tapioca pearls are totally translucent, it's ready to serve!

ADZUKI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Wash the adzuki beans well in several changes of water, then drain.
• In a large pot, bring the 6 cups water to a boil.
• Add all ingredients and boil rapidly for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
• You may puree fully or partially for a smoother soup, but I prefer it just as it is.
• Serve with slices of GOOD bread!

ADZUKI BEAN MISO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy saucepan bring water to a boil and add bouillon cubes, stirring until dissolved. Add beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until it just begins to smoke and stir-fry carrots until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir carrots into soup.
• In a small bowl stir together miso and 1/2 cup hot broth until combined will and stir into soup. Bring soup just to a boil, stirring occasionally, and stir in scallions and pepper to taste.

ADZUKI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except the soy sauce and scallions, in a soup pot; cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, and add the soy sauce.
• Simmer 5 more minutes.
• Garnish with scallions and serve.