BLACK BEAN STOUP AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 ribs celery with greens, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 fresh bay leaf or 1 large dried bay leaf
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Four 15-ounce cans black beans
2 to 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ground cumin, a couple of palmfuls
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palmful
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with peppers and onions, or stewed tomatoes
1/2 lime, juiced
8 slices white sandwich bread
1/2 cup hot pepper jelly or chili sauce, tomatillo or tomato salsa, taco sauce - whatever you have on hand
8 slices baked honey ham, from the deli counter
8 slices pepper jack cheese, from the deli counter
8 slices smoked turkey, from the deli counter
2 eggs, beaten
Splash of milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the hot pot, then the garlic, celery, onions, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, and then add the bell peppers and continue to cook. Drain 2 cans of beans and add them. Use a fork to mash up the beans in the remaining cans. Stir the mashed beans into the pot and season with 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Add the stock and tomatoes to the stoup and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, about 15 minutes. Add the lime juice. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • While stoup cooks, make the Monte Cristos. Spread the bread with a light layer of hot pepper jelly. Build the sandwiches using 2 slices each of ham, cheese and turkey per sandwich. Beat the eggs with the milk and the remaining 2 teaspoons hot sauce. Sprinkle the eggs with a little salt. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Dip each sandwich in egg coating and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side to melt the cheese and warm the meats through.
  • Ladle up the black bean stoup and top with the sour cream and scallions. Cut the Monte Cristos corner to corner and serve halves alongside the stoup for dipping and munching.

Bimlesh Kumar
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using a milder salsa. The black bean stoup was still very flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were delicious. I would definitely make this again, but


Punhal Chandio
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this black bean stoup. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches are also a great addition to this meal. They're crispy and gooey, a


Muhammad Tyyab
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. The black bean stoup is hearty and flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches are a fun and unique way to use up leftover bread. I would definitely make this again.


MD RAKIBUL HASAN S k Rubel
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The black bean stoup was a bit bland for my taste, but the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the sandwiches were crispy and gooey. I would definitely make the sandwiches again, but I would


didar tv
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The black bean stoup was flavorful and comforting, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were a unique and delicious take on a classic. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Adyn Ali
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The black bean stoup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night. The Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were also great, and they were a fun change from the usual grilled cheese sandwich.


Sufyan kurrar Kurrar
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover black beans. The stoup was hearty and flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were a fun and easy way to change up a classic. I would definitely make this again.


John pog
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The black bean stoup is hearty and flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches are a fun and unique way to change up a classic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone


Hamzamohamed Hamza mohamed
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using a milder salsa. The black bean stoup was still very flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were delicious. I would definitely make this again, but


Charlotte Johnson
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this black bean stoup. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches are also a great addition to this meal. They're crispy and gooey, a


Mark Allen Supsupin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. The black bean stoup is hearty and flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches are a fun and unique way to use up leftover bread. I would definitely make this again.


Jeremiah Watson
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the black bean stoup and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Sabir Lal
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover black beans. The stoup was hearty and flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were a fun and easy way to change up a classic. I would definitely make this again.


symon munene
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The black bean stoup was a bit bland for my taste, but the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were amazing! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the sandwiches were crispy and gooey. I would definitely make the sandwiches again, but I would


M-ikram-816
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The black bean stoup was flavorful and comforting, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were a unique and delicious take on a classic. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeffrey Saylor
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this stoup. The flavors were well-balanced, and the stoup was very filling. The Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were also very good. I would definitely make t


Md Romgan
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The black bean stoup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night. The Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were also great, and they were a fun change from the usual grilled cheese sandwich.


Emmanuel Obed
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The black bean stoup was hearty and flavorful, and the Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches were a fun and unique twist on a classic. I will definitely be making this again.