Spiced Up 16 Bean Vegan Soup Recipes

SIXTEEN-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Set aside seasoning packet from beans. Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to the pan. Add contents of bean seasoning packet, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper, pepper sauce, bay leaf and water. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

INSTANT POT® SPICY BLACK BEAN SOUP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Add onion and yellow pepper; cook and stir until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chipotle powder. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and chile peppers. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Use a stick blender to blend beans until thick and creamy. Season with garlic salt. Serve with pico de gallo, red bell pepper slices, and lime wedges.

16 BEAN SOUP (CROCKPOT)

Steps:

• Combine bean soup mix, bay leaves, oregano, chicken stock, and enough water to cover the beans by 1" to 2 " in crock pot.
• Cook on high for 2 hours.
• Add remaining ingredients and shift cooker to low. Cook for additional 3 hours.
• For more zing, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of ingredients.
• Serve this as a complete meal or over rice if desired.
• Freezes well.

INSTANT POT® VEGAN 15-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Combine rinsed beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Complete releasing pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.