Black bean soup with sherry is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or a hearty appetizer. Made with a base of black beans, vegetable broth, and aromatic spices, this soup packs a punch of flavor. The addition of sherry adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor, making it a complex and satisfying dish. Served with a side of crusty bread or a dollop of sour cream, black bean soup with sherry is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
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BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH SHERRY
Dry sherry gives this soup an extra boost of flavor that belies how quick and easy it is. A garnish of queso fresco and chopped tomatoes adds color.
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories First course
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy-duty pot over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, purée the chicken broth with one can of black beans and bean liquid in a blender. Add the cumin and oregano to the pot and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in the black bean purée and the remaining whole beans with their liquid; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover the pot, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the flavors are melded, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sherry and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4, Calories 310 kcal, Fat 100 kcal, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 11 g, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 440 mg, UnsaturatedFat 9.5 g
EASY SHERRY BLACK BEAN SOUP
From Real Simple magazine, Fake it, Don't Make it section, Nov. 2003. Canned black beans, salsa, sour cream and canned chicken broth-and Lime and dry sherry are optional. OK to freeze since it reheats beautifully.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Black Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat salsa in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beans and broth, then heat to boiling; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then spoon half the soup into a food processor or blender and puree.
- Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and heat through. (I think this means with the other half that is not pureed so that it has some texture).
- Serve with sour cream, additional salsa, and a squeeze of lime (if using). Or stir in 1-2 tablespoons dry sherry to each bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 778.7, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 20.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 23.3
BLACK-BEAN SOUP WITH SHERRY AND LIME
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Citrus Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Lime Sherry Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Purée black beans in batches in a blender (use caution if beans are hot) and transfer as puréed to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in 1 cup water, Sherry, lime juice, and salt to taste, then thin soup, if necessary, to desired consistency with additional water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield Serves 6 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pick over the beans, discarding any stones or bits of debris. Place the beans in a colander or strainer and rinse well under cold running water. Drain. Place the beans in a large stockpot or bowl, add the water (it should cover the beans by 2 inches) and soak for 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oil in a very large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the bacon and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Add the onion, carrot, and garlic to the pot and sweat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the soaked beans. Add them to the pot along with 8 cups stock and the bay leaves. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender and the vegetables have practically dissolved, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir the soup occasionally to make sure the beans aren't sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the soup becomes too thick, add additional stock or water. Most of the beans should keep their shape, but some will fall apart enough to thicken the soup.
- Remove the pot from the heat and season with salt, pepper, Tabasco, dry sherry, and vinegar. Remove the bay leaves.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with any combination you like of sour cream, diced onion, fresh cilantro leaves, and chopped hard-cooked egg.
SHERRIED BLACK BEAN SOUP
When I was first introduced to the Mexican author Laura Esquivel, I didn't realize who she was. After one of NTWH's performances, she told me she wanted to write on our behalf. "Are you a writer?" I queried. Much to my embarrassment, in her humility she simply answered "Yes." A fellow Jesuit whispered into my ear, "Dunderhead, she's the author and screenwriter of Like Water for Chocolate." We have since become great friends. She cooks for me often, and shows me the warmth and love of all of Mexico from her kitchen. This Sherried Black Bean Soup has a Mexican tang.
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the beans and 4 cups of water to a boil. Boil briskly for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the onions, celery, carrot, and garlic, and cook until soft but not browned. Add the ham hock, the remaining 4 cups water, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, cloves, mustard seed, bay leaf, and beans (with their liquid). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 3 hours.
- Remove the ham hocks and let cool slightly. Remove and discard bay leaf. Place about half of the beans with about 1 cup of the liquid from the soup in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Return the puree to the soup in the Dutch oven.
- Remove the ham from its bone and add the meat to the soup. (Discard fat, bones and skin.) Reheat the soup over medium heat. Stir in the sherry. Serve hot soup with choice of garnishes to sprinkle on top.
SPICY BLACK BEAN SOUP
A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before dicing. -Tia Musser, Hudson, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes and chopped green chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Add sherry and cilantro; cook 5 minutes longer., Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Place half of soup in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return to the pan and heat through. Top each serving with 2 teaspoons sour cream and 1 teaspoon cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP
Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. -Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CLASSIC BLACK BEAN SOUP
Enjoy your dinner with this black bean soup - perfect for a tasty meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
KEMP'S VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH SHERRY & LIME
Entered for safe-keeping, adapted from Gourmet Executive Food Editor Kemp Minifie in April 2007 Gourmet. Kemp is speaking my language with these ingredients! I swear the shot of Cream Sherry added to my Black Bean Soup at El Tio Pepe's launched an endless search for the perfect Black Bean Soup. This recipe calls for dried black beans cooked according to Recipe #512333. Corn bread goes well with this, and so does a beer or a margarita. (Please don't mark down this recipe if you don't use Recipe#512333; it's integral to the taste.) I have not included the preparation time for Recipe#512333 in this recipe's times.
Provided by KateL
Categories Black Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Puree black beans in batches in a blender. (Use caution if beans are hot). Transfer the puréed beans to a 2 1/2 - 3-quart heavy saucepan.
- Stir in 1 cup water, Sherry, lime juice, and salt to taste. Thin the soup with additional water if necessary to desired consistency.
- Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
- Note: Soup can be made ahead and chilled, uncovered, until completely cooled, then covered up to 5 days, or frozen 3 months. Reheat over low heat, thinning with water as necessary.
EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP
A quick black bean soup.
Provided by FLOWER753
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in ginger and garlic, and season with cayenne pepper, thyme, allspice, and celery salt. Pour in the broth. Mix in tomato puree, refried black beans, black pepper, and sugar. Cook and stir until heated through.
- Mix the remaining black beans and lemon juice into the soup. Continue cooking until heated through. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 731.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- Use dried black beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain them thoroughly before using.
- Add a ham bone or smoked sausage to the soup for extra flavor. Just be sure to remove the meat before serving.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in this soup. Some good options include corn, bell peppers, and zucchini.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, or crumbled tortilla chips.
- For a vegetarian version of this soup, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes to the soup for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Black bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a black bean soup recipe that everyone will love.
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