Black Bean Soup For Two Recipes

BLACK BEAN SOUP FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the cumin, oregano and chili powder; saute 2 minutes longer. Add the tomato sauce, beans, broth and bay leaf., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf. Add pepper sauce and pepper.

CLASSIC BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place beans and enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain beans; set aside.
• In 3- or 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook 3 cups onions and the bell pepper in oil 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add cumin, oregano and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add drained beans, broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Partially cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes or until beans are tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• In blender, place half of bean mixture. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return pureed soup to remaining soup in pan. Stir in lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese, finely chopped onion, sour cream and cilantro.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and add the onion and celery and sauté until the onions and celery become soft and translucent about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, water, salt, cayenne pepper, and black beans.
• Bring soup to a low boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• In the meantime, prepare the rice and follow the directions of the package to steam the rice.
• Finally, add the cooked rice into the bean soup and stir until well combined for about 2 minutes, or until heated through. Turn off the heat.
• Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with some grated Parmigiano cheese on top. Serve warm.
• Serves 6 to 8

HAM AND BEAN SOUP FOR TWO

Steps:

• Dice the onion into very small pieces.
• Chop the carrot into small pieces.
• Dice the ham into small pieces.
• Place a pat of butter in the bottom of a small saucepan, heat until melted. Add the onions and carrots.
• Cook until the onions are translucent and the carrots are soft.
• Add the ham, black eye peas, water and refried beans. Simmer until warm through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

BART'S BLACK BEAN SOUP FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until heated through. Pour into two serving bowls; drizzle each with lime juice. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

ANDOUILLE AND BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, toast the cumin and coriander seeds over a medium heat. Shake often to keep seeds from burning. Once the seeds start to brown and become aromatic, transfer to a mortar and grind to a powder.
• Add the oil to the pot and heat over medium low heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and sweat until onion is clear.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil.
• Add the andouille, beans, tomatoes, poblano, and potatoes. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Add the oregano and 1/2 tsp. of the cumin/coriander powder.
• Simmer for 30 minutes. Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.
• Remove from heat and add the cilantro is desired.
• Ladle into bowls and top with chopped green olives.
• Serve with cornbread, tortillas, or crackers.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Before beginning, drain and rinse two of the cans of black beans and set aside.
• Using a potato masher, mash up the remaining can of beans with the juice.
• Add the salsa and cumin to the mashed beans and set aside.
• In your pot, combine the broth, water and onion, and bring to a boil.
• Simmer till onions are tender.
• Add the rinsed and mashed beans and stir well.
• Simmer at a low heat for half an hour or so.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream.