CHILI BEAN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Spice     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups water
1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed in processor
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Place beans in large bowl. Pour enough cold water over to cover beans by 2-inches. Let stand overnight. Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaf; stir to coat with oil. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and light golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Uncover; add chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add beans, 4 cups water, tomatoes and cayenne; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Uncover soup; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring soup to simmer before continuing.) Discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each bowl and serve.

Brass Danise
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I may have added too much broth.


Eli Akin
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I would not recommend this recipe. The soup was bland and tasteless.


Samreen Shafi
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Stephanie P
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Rotna Begum
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


monalisa ashlynn
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chili. It's also a great freezer meal.


Unwana Ekong
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My kids love it and it's so easy to make.


Adams Anas
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really delicious!


Ritik Magar
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and packed with flavor.


Heather Bailey
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, beans, or even meat to it depending on what I have on hand.


Zachery Olson
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This chili bean soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a hit with my family.