Cheater Black Bean Soup Recipes

CHEATER'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

Steps:

• MAKE THE MEATBALLS: In a medium bowl, mix together the sausage, parsley, Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. 2. Using a tablespoon, form the mixture into bite-size balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. 3. MAKE THE SOUP: In a large saucepot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery; saut� until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saut� until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Stir in the broth and bay leaf; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Stir in the pasta and beans. Cook until the pasta is al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the kale and the meatballs. Continue to simmer until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes. 6. Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper; garnish with the pesto.

ANITA'S CHEATER BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, fry the bacon over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the onions and cook until the bacon is cooked but not crisp and the onions are translucent, another couple of minutes. Do not drain the bacon grease because it gives the beans a good taste. Add the beans, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and 1 1/2 cups water, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add some salt and pepper and the cilantro and remove from the heat.

CHEATER'S CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add salsa and water to onion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer; add chicken, black beans, and chili powder and return to a simmer. Cover saucepan and simmer chili until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.

CHEATER BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Stir together the beans and salsa. Add water if desired to get your preferred consistency. Heat over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
• 2. Excellent topped with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions.
• 3. This works well with 2 cans of beans, if you have more people. Feel free to add some chopped ham, sliced smoked sausage, or cooked bacon bits if you want meat in the soup.