If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter night, look no further than North African Bean and Squash Soup. This comforting dish is packed with nutritious ingredients like beans, squash, and tomatoes, and it's bursting with flavor thanks to a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. Best of all, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
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SUMMER SQUASH & WHITE BEAN SOUP
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an extra wallop of flavor. Serve it warm or chilled. -Sara Hornbeck, Knoxville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add squash and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in 1 can of beans, parsley, tarragon and salt. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans and heat through. Top each serving with yogurt. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
MEXICAN BEAN AND SQUASH SOUP
This is a spicy, flavorful fall soup. It lends it self well to substitutions, and you can use any kind of firm squash and any kind of bean. You can also adjust the heat level to your preference by decreasing or leaving out the chipotle peppers.
Provided by Patty Ruth Hand Pirko
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h22m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the squash, and cook until it begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, basil, parsley, and cumin; cook 2 minutes more. Mix in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and the corn; cook just until heated through.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Squeeze lime juice over each bowl, and top with tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of Mexican cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 601.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
NORTH AFRICAN BEAN AND SQUASH SOUP
This thick, hearty soup is adapted from a more complex Algerian dish that includes several types of beans and a spherical type of couscous called muhammas, for which I substitute vermicelli.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain the soaked chick peas and set aside. Tie half the cilantro sprigs into a bundle with the dried red chili, and chop the rest. Set aside the chopped cilantro.
- Heat the oil in a large bean pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onions and carrots. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic, paprika, and turmeric. Stir together for about a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes, and their juice. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat and the mixture is fragrant. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil. Add the cilantro bundle, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add the squash, a generous amount of salt, and the harissa or cayenne, and continue to simmer for another hour. Taste and adjust salt. Add the vermicelli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the cilantro bundle. Stir in the remaining cilantro and the mint, adjust salt and serve. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1214 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
NORTH AFRICAN BEAN AND SQUASH SOUP
This thick, hearty soup is adapted from a more complex dish that includes several kinds of beans and a spherical type of couscous called muhammas, for vermicelli is substituted. This gets better overnight, but don't add the pasta or the fresh chopped cilantro and mint until shortly before serving. You may need to thin out with water. It will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator. In spring and summer, substitute 1/2 pound diced zucchini for the squash. Simmer the zucchini for no longer than 30 minutes.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Beans
Time 8h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain the soaked chick peas and set aside. Tie half the cilantro sprigs into a bundle with the dried red chili, and chop the rest. Set aside the chopped cilantro.
- Heat the oil in a large bean pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onions and carrots. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic, paprika, and turmeric. Stir together for about a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes, and their juice. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat and the mixture is fragrant. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil. Add the cilantro bundle, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add the squash, a generous amount of salt, and the harissa or cayenne, and continue to simmer for another hour. Taste and adjust salt. Add the vermicelli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the cilantro bundle. Stir in the remaining cilantro and the mint, adjust salt and serve. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 231.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 6.7
SQUASH AND BEAN SOUP
Impress your family and friends with this hearty soup of zucchini, two kinds of squash and beans. It's easier than you think!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise into fourths; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
- Heat yellow squash, zucchini and remaining ingredients except cheese and cilantro to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SOUTH AFRICAN SUGAR BEAN SOUP
A rich, delicious, hearty stew-like soup that's perfect for the cold nights. Easy meal served with bread. My family have been making this for generations.
Provided by SouthAfricaGirl
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 11h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place sugar beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
- Combine beef chuck and onions in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until beef is tender and falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hour. Transfer beef to a cutting board; discard bones and cut beef into bite-size pieces. Place onions in a bowl.
- Pour sugar beans and their soaking water into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, adding more water if needed, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in beef pieces and onions; bring soup to a boil.
- Dissolve beef bouillon cube in 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water in a bowl. Stir in wine, tomato paste, dry soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Gradually mix into the boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 16.8 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1106.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
NORTH AFRICAN BEAN AND SQUASH SOUP
Steps:
- Drain the soaked chick peas and set aside. Tie half the cilantro sprigs into a bundle with the dried red chili, and chop the rest. Set aside the chopped cilantro. Heat the oil in a large bean pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onions and carrots. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic, paprika, and turmeric. Stir together for about a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes, and their juice. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat and the mixture is fragrant. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil. Add the cilantro bundle, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add the squash, a generous amount of salt, and the harissa or cayenne, and continue to simmer for another hour. Taste and adjust salt. Add the vermicelli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the cilantro bundle. Stir in the remaining cilantro and the mint, adjust salt and serve. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- To save time, you can use canned beans and squash. Just be sure to rinse the beans well before using them.
- If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots, celery, or corn.
- If you like a spicy soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Serve this soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or parsley.
Conclusion:
This North African bean and squash soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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