Best 9 Black Bean Soup For Two Recipes

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Stir in the beans, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the soup is bubbling gently and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro. Wash it and shake dry. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup when it has been simmering 10 minutes. cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the garnishes.

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.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cover beans with cold water by 3 inches in a bowl and soak at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below). Drain well in a colander.
• Cook bacon in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bacon for topping, then return remaining bacon to pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chile, oregano, bay leaf, and thyme and sauté, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add beans, chicken broth, and white pepper and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf and stir in cilantro.
• Serve soup topped with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and reserved bacon.

HEARTY & THICK BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in the water OR bring to boil then let stand for 1 hour; drain.
• Cook bacon in heavy, large pot over medium heat until golden brown and crisp, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in garlic, celery, carrot, onion, jalapeño and bay leaf.
• Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and pepper.
• Stir until aromatic, about 1 minute.
• Add beans and broth.
• Cook at a slow boil until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• I have used more broth to make it a soup.
• Season with salt.
• Mustard's serves these beans topped with chopped red onions, a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

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 SOUP FROM DRIED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot,soak the beans in 2 quarts of cold water overnight, or in 2 quarts of boiling water for an hour or two.
• After soaking, or the next day, drain the beans and cover them with fresh water.
• Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat. You want the beans to simmer gently for most of the cooking process.
• Cover the pot and simmer the beans for an hour.
• Add more water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.
• Taste the beans after an hour and see if they are tender.
• If they are, then you can add the vegetables now; if not, let them cook another 30 minutes and try again.
• When the beans are perfectly tender add the vegetable oil, chopped vegetables and seasonings.
• Taste and add salt if you think it needs it.
• Put the lid back on and simmer the soup for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
• The soup will be rich and dark with vibrant colors from the vegetables peeking through.
• When everything is tender, it's ready to serve.

EASY AND QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Stir black beans, chicken broth, orange juice, cayenne pepper, and chili powder with the vegetables in the pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the carrots are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Ladle about half the solids into a blender. Add enough liquid so the solids are completely submerged. Hold lid in place and pulse blender a few times before leaving on to puree. Return pureed mixture to pot and stir.

QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with their juices, chilies and thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add beans and 2 cups chicken broth. Puree soup in batches in processor or blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Bring soup to simmer. Thin with more broth if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions.

TWO-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan or Dutch over; 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 hour., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan. Add broth and ham; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and ginger; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until beans and vegetables are tender. Garnish with onions.