African Bean Soup Recipes

SOUTH AFRICAN SUGAR BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place sugar beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
• Combine beef chuck and onions in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until beef is tender and falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hour. Transfer beef to a cutting board; discard bones and cut beef into bite-size pieces. Place onions in a bowl.
• Pour sugar beans and their soaking water into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, adding more water if needed, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in beef pieces and onions; bring soup to a boil.
• Dissolve beef bouillon cube in 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water in a bowl. Stir in wine, tomato paste, dry soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Gradually mix into the boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

AFRICAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat water and soy sauce in a large pot. Add onion and sweet potatoes or yams and cook over high heat, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, broth or water, beans and their liquid, cilantro, peanut butter, and curry powder. Stir to mix, then cover and simmer until v

A+ AFRICAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• A food processor or mandolin cuts 10 min off of prep time.
• Heat 1/2 cup water and soy sauce in a large pot. Add onion and sweet potatoes. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrot, celery and bell pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, stock, and garbanzo or other beans. Blend peanut butter with 1/2 cup water, add to soup with curry powder. Stir. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and save some for garnish. Can be served over rice if desired.