Best 9 Simple Red Bean Soup Recipes

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Simple red bean soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, including red beans, water, salt, and pepper. The beans are simmered until they are tender and creamy, and then they are served with a variety of toppings, such as chopped onions, cilantro, or sour cream. This soup is not only delicious, but it is also very nutritious. Red beans are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron, and they are also low in fat. This makes them an excellent choice for a healthy meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RED BEAN SOUP



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This came from a Cajun Cookbook that my friend had loaned to me. The prep. time does not include soaking the beans overnight.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into large chunks
1 large ham bone, if available
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a saucepan, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 10 minutes and drain.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a dutch oven or very large saucepan and cook the onion, garlic, celery and carrot, covered, until softened.
  • Add the beans, ham, ham bone, water, worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 2 hours or until beans are very soft.
  • Discard the ham bone.
  • Scoop out the chunks of ham and reserve.
  • Press the soup through a fine sieve and return it to the saucepan.
  • Discard the solids in the sieve.
  • Cut the chunks of ham into small dice and add to the soup.
  • Reheat, and taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with a little parsley.

RED BEAN SOUP RECIPE



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Healthy Chinese red bean soup with coconut milk and sago.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Soup

Time P1DT1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1.5 cup red beans ( ,azuki beans)
6 cups water ( ,5 cups for high pressure cooker)
3 tbsp. rock sugar or to taste
1 piece dried tangerine peel
1/2 cup sago
50 g sticky rice flour
45 ml warm water

Steps:

  • Pre-soak the azuki beans in water overnight if you are using ordinary cooker. For high pressure cooker, soaking process is not a must but also recommended.
  • Put rock sugar, soaked beans, water and orange peels in a large pot. Bring all the content to a boil and then cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the fire and let the beans cool down slightly, with the lid covered. Then re-start the fire and continue simmer for 30 minutes until the beans are completely soft. Season with sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RED BEAN SOUP



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Red bean soup 红豆沙 is in the category of Cantonese desserts called tong sui (糖水). The red bean soup is also frequently included in the Chinese banquet package as the final dish to wrap up a meal.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

300g (10 oz) red beans
3 pieces pandan Leaves
3 pieces (about 3-5 grams) of dried tangerine peel (chenpi 陳皮)
1500ml (6 cups) of water
A pinch of Salt
150g rock sugar
2 tbsp of sago

Steps:

  • Rinse the red beans with water to remove the impurities.
  • Soak the red beans overnight. (Optional: keep the red beans in the freezer to speed up the disintegration of the beans.).
  • Add the pandan leaves and dried tangerine peels.
  • Boil the red beans with water for one hour.
  • Separate the beans from the liquid, mash the beans and then return to the pot.
  • Soak the sago for 30 minutes to soften it.
  • Add the soaked sago and rock sugar. Add water if necessary.
  • Boil for a further twenty minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 6 servings, Sodium 170 milligrams sodium, Sugar 33 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

SIMPLE RED BEAN SOUP



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When we get low on groceries toward the end of every other week, I have to be creative to make it last. Along the way, I discover easy, healthful meals that can be made in a pinch and are sure to please.

Provided by La Gourmande

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red beans
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together water, tomato paste, and chicken broth in a pot until blended.
  • In another pan, sauté onion and garlic in the olive oil.
  • Drain the liquid from the red beans into the broth mixture and save the beans for later or empty in the whole can.
  • Let simmer, adding parsley and paprika.
  • Add sautéed onions and garlic to soup.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 676.3, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 13.9

RED BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
2 quarts chicken or beef stock or canned low-sodium chicken or beef broth
4 cups cooked red beans, pureed in a food processor
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, salt, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the stock and beans, stirring to mix well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is smooth and creamy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, add the sherry, green onions, parsley, and hot sauce. Remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve hot in soup bowls.

RED BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans and fresh veggies. -Ronnie Lappe, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet red peppers, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the peppers, celery, onions and beans. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN STYLE RED BEAN AND RICE SOUP



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces bacon, cooked and cubed
1 ½ cups chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 bay leaves
6 ounces sliced andouille sausage
1 small smoked ham hock
2 cups dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cooked rice
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

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

SPICY RED BEAN SOUP



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This is a hearty soup served by my grandmother at many family gatherings. It is an absolute favorite. Tastes even better the next day! It is made with linguica, which is a slim Portuguese sausage heavily flavored with garlic. Linguica can be found in Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Provided by Scotty Carreiro

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons paprika
2 ½ cups ketchup
8 cups water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 pound linguica, casings removed
1 pound chourico - Portuguese smoked pork sausage
5 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil and the onion. Saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add the paprika, ketchup, water, soup mix, salt and pepper and stir well. Cut the linguica and chourico into 3 inch pieces and add to the soup.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the beans in small batches and add to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Add the potatoes and simmer for another hour. Break the spaghetti into 3 to 4 inch pieces, add to the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until spaghetti is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1283.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SIMPLE RED BEAN-AND-RICE SOUP



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An easy, yet satisfying combination of red beans and rice has serious meal appeal when simmered with Cajun seasonings in a flavorful soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced small
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus more for serving
5 cups chicken broth
3 cans (15.5 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt
1/3 cup converted rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and season with salt. Simmer until broth is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to top.
  • Stir in rice and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add scallions and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with additional Cajun seasoning, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. It also helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds, making the soup easier to digest.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety of beans can add depth and complexity to your soup. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, nutrition, and color to your soup. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Season the soup to taste: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Red bean soup is a hearty and flavorful soup, so it can handle a lot of seasoning.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for red bean soup include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Red bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of red bean soup that your whole family will love.

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