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.

shambhu Prasad
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I was really disappointed with this soup. It was bland and the beans were hard. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Philip Grabowski
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This soup is bland and boring. It needs more seasoning and vegetables. I would not recommend this recipe.


Faublas Lamour
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This soup is a waste of time and money. It's bland, watery, and the beans are hard. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Minenhle Khomo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out terrible. It was bland and the beans were hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Konstantinos Kostellos
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This soup is terrible! It's bland, watery, and the beans are hard. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


amelia gaxhja
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I was disappointed with this soup. The flavor was bland and the beans were undercooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Johnny David
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This soup is okay. It's not the best red bean soup I've ever had, but it's not bad either. I think it could use a little more seasoning.


TRAINER CHARBEL HAJJ
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I'm not a huge fan of red bean soup, but this recipe is pretty good. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly.


Sajid Haider
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a very affordable meal. I love that it's so easy to make and so delicious.


Ubaid Madecol
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I was really impressed with this soup. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ga Tochukwu
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Awudu Mariam
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Lukwago Rashid
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Manoj Bhushal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I especially love the smoky flavor from the paprika.


Janet Amoah
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use canned beans, which saves a lot of time. I also like that this recipe is vegetarian, so it's a great option for meatless Mondays.


Guru Bhattarai
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I'm not usually a fan of red bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of spices and the creamy texture is just perfect.


lila Greendale
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


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