Black Bean Onion Soup Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
• Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
• Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
• Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
• Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
• Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
• Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.

BLACK BEAN ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft (approx 5-7 min/).
• Combine the onion and garlic in large pot with beans and water. Bring to a boil.
• Add the green pepper, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly and then puree half of the soup in a blender.
• Return mixture from blender to pot and heat to serving temperature.
• Top with cheese and serve with whole wheat bread or crackers.

BLACK BEAN AND ONION SOUP

Steps:

• .Heat oil over med-high heat in large soup pot.
• Add the next nine ingredients (include salt, if using).
• Stir fry until onion is soft. Stir frequently.
• Add black beans, spinach, and broth.
• Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer, stir and cover.
• Simmer about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When serving, drizzle some half "n" half over soup, if desired.
• I served pita halfs stuffed with lettuce, tomato, and pepperjack cheese with this for a complete meal. I can also see some cooked rice added for a heartier meal.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the celery, carrot and onion in the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, celery seeds and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the black beans, bouillon, bay leaf and tomatoes, then add enough water to cover by an inch or two (about 4 cups).
• Bring to a simmer and cook at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, adding more water if the soup is too thick; remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with Cubano Sandwiches.
• Split open and quarter 1 loaf French bread. Mix 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and dijon mustard and spread on the bread. Sandwich with sliced Swiss cheese, deli-style ham, roast pork, pickles and more cheese. Butter the sandwiches, then cook in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, pressing with a heavy skillet, 2 minutes. Flip, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, pressing, until golden, 1 more minute.

BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM DRIED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot,soak the beans in 2 quarts of cold water overnight, or in 2 quarts of boiling water for an hour or two.
• After soaking, or the next day, drain the beans and cover them with fresh water.
• Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat. You want the beans to simmer gently for most of the cooking process.
• Cover the pot and simmer the beans for an hour.
• Add more water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.
• Taste the beans after an hour and see if they are tender.
• If they are, then you can add the vegetables now; if not, let them cook another 30 minutes and try again.
• When the beans are perfectly tender add the vegetable oil, chopped vegetables and seasonings.
• Taste and add salt if you think it needs it.
• Put the lid back on and simmer the soup for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
• The soup will be rich and dark with vibrant colors from the vegetables peeking through.
• When everything is tender, it's ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN AND ONION SOUP MEXICANA STYLE.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chili powder, paprika, and garlic to the oil. Mix around.
• Throw in the sliced onion and mix well until onion is tinted red by the color of the chili powder and paprika.
• Drain the cans of black bean and add to the pot once onions are tender (not caramelized).
• Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the cans of tomatoes and then fill one can with water and add that to the pot as well.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except cilantro.
• Simmer for 20 minutes to and hour depending on how rich you want the flavor.
• Garnish with cilantro.
• ENJOY! =D.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• PLACE 1 can of beans with liquid and broth in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth. Coat large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• ADD blended bean mixture, remaining beans and liquid, salsa, lime juice, cumin and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with yogurt. Garnish with cilantro.

SAUSAGE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook and crumble sausage with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain., Stir in beans, tomatoes, basil and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Serve with cheese.