If you're craving a warm, hearty, and flavorful meal, look no further than this quick and spicy white bean soup. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine, this soup packs a punch with its aromatic blend of spices, creamy white beans, and fresh vegetables. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a comforting and delicious meal in a hurry. With a few pantry staples and some fresh ingredients, you can have a bowl of spicy white bean soup on the table in no time, leaving you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the moment.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY BEAN SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, oregano and crushed red pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, tomato juice, tomato paste, cheese rind, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the broth, garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, and lentils. Stir in the broccoli, zucchini, and yellow squash. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender and the mixture thickens slightly, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Season the stew to taste with more salt, if desired.
- Ladle the stew into bowls. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and basil, and serve.
WHITE BEAN SOUP
A hearty and flavorful winter meal that can easily be made vegetarian, if desired.
Provided by MEADOWG
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onion until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, thyme, savory, and parsley, and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook approximately one hour.
- Separate soup into 2 equal portions, and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, puree half of the batch in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return both batches to the stockpot, and heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 347.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CAJUN STYLE RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP
This is a very hearty, spicy soup. Makes for a filling first-course serving.
Provided by Holly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over high heat, heat the oil. Add the bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, sausage and ham hock and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the beans and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in the Cajun-style seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add the salt, cover the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, covered, for about 20 minutes. Discard the ham hock.
- Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1240.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
QUICK AND SPICY WHITE BEAN SOUP CAJUN STYLE
I love Cajun country and their food. This is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve with fresh baked cornbread for a down home treat.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Cajun
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a heavy dutch oven over medium high heat. When hot add in the diced bacon and render out the fat. Add in the carrot, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are wilted and crisp tender. Add the ham and smoked sausage. Cook until the meat begins to brown.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Stir in the beans, chicken stock, dried onion, jalapeno, tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Add a few shakes of Tabasco sauce to taste. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
- In another pot cook the brown rice as per package instructions. Place a serving of rice in a bowl, spoon soup over and garnish with sliced green onions.
CAJUN STYLE WHITE BEAN SOUP
This recipes has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Cajun/Creole. The recipe is from cookbook: Cajun Cooking by Better Homes and Gardens. Ham and hot pepper jazz up the flavor of this colorful bean and tomato soup. Hope you will enjoy this quick and easy to make dish!
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Easy
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put rinsed beans, in a 4 quart dutch oven and cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer beans, uncovered for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 - 2 hours. Drain beans and re-rinse.
- Place the beans, water, undrained tomatoes, ham bone, onion, green peppers, celery, garlic and pepper back into same dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 hours or until beans are tender.
- Remove ham bone, when cool, cut meat from bone and return to soup and heat through. Stir in the hot pepper sauce, taste and season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 585, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 8.8
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and corn.
- Don't be afraid to add spices: Cajun cuisine is known for its bold flavors. Some common spices used in Cajun cooking include paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include rice, cornbread, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
This quick and spicy white bean soup is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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