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Loaded Black Bean Soup

by Jamie
 
This is a terrific recipe I found in a Cooking Light magazine I checked out from the library. I am always looking for ways to use dried beans….they are very cheap (I have got a TON of them in my food storage, I’ve been told they keep up to 30 years! ) and they seem to really help with weight loss. Two great reasons to think of every possible yummy way to make them. I haven’t tried making this soup with canned beans, you most likely could, but when using dried beans the broth turns out really rich, thick and hearty. Just get yourself organized in the morning, start your beans simmering, and you’ll have a great dinner ready in no time!




Let’s just pretend there is a picture of some nice chopped ham and red onion here in one of these bowls. I thought I had some in my fridge the day I made this….turns out, no. 
No ham and red onion.
If you have some, eat them with this soup! 
It’s super yum.

Loaded Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 3 hours

Yield: 10 Servings

Ingredients

3 C dried black beans
4 chicken bullion cubes
12-16 C water
1 Tb canola oil
2 green of red peppers, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 T cumin
2 T oregano
1 1/2 T sugar
2 t salt
 
Toppings:
ham
red onion
avocado
lime
cilantro
sour cream
cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Put the beans, bullion, and water in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium heat and let simmer for 2 1/2 hours. I always add a little bit of salt here as well.
2. When your beans are soft and cooked through, heat a large skillet up and add oil. Saute the chopped onion and pepper, until the onion is a beautiful golden brown color.
3. Blend the cooked onions and pepper in a blender with 1/2 C water, the cumin, and oregano. Don't puree this, just get it blended up a bit, so there are still some chunks in the mixture.
4. Add the onion/seasoning mixture to the soup.
5. Add the sugar and the salt.
6. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Serve with toppings.
https://jamiecooksitup.net/2009/10/loaded-black-bean-soup/

Recipe originally from Cooking Light

This soup is actually better the second day, after it has had time to sit and soak up all the seasonings. However, it is great just after it’s cooked with all these fresh toppings. My kids like to load it up with their favorites. (Chips and cheese…who would have guessed) I like to store individual sized servings in the freezer for a little back up plan when I’m having a moment of weakness. You know the kind of moment I’m talking about. The kind that hits you about 2:30 PM when you’ve been too busy to have lunch, and the only thing you can find in the fridge is that left over piece of cheesecake. It’s the darndest thing…but black bean soup just doesn’t stay on your hips like a great piece of cheesecake!
To freeze this soup, I use quart sized Ziploc freezer bags. Put the bag inside a large cup and fold the edges out and around the rim. Put two or three cups worth in, take the bag out of the cup, zip it up and lay it out flat. Lay them in your freezer and you are good to go!

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9 comments

Anonymous January 23, 2012 - 11:08 pm

I don't buy boulon (sp) as they always seem to go bad before I use them, I am looking forward to trying this recipe do you have any substites for the boulon cubes?

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Jamie Cooks It Up! January 24, 2012 - 12:19 am

Hello Anonymous,
You can substitute 4 Cups of chicken broth, to replace the bullion cubes. However, be sure to use 4 Cups less water. Good luck! Hope you enjoy it!
~Jamie

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Joanne May 27, 2012 - 3:16 pm

I also don't use bullion cubes, because they have yeast in them which upsets my intestines. I usually replace one cube with a tsp of salt, a pinch of tumeric, and half a tsp of dried parsley.

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Anonymous January 27, 2012 - 9:43 pm

Just wondering what type of bouillon cubes you use…. vegetable, beef, chicken, etc??? Also, what is the 'green of red pepper'? Is the 'of' a typo for 'or'?

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Jamie Cooks It Up! January 28, 2012 - 4:56 am

Thanks for your question. I use chicken bullion for this recipe. Hope you enjoy it!
~Jamie

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Teri February 5, 2012 - 2:47 am

Oh my goodness I loved this recipe! I have had to cut out dairy for nursing and have been searching for good alternatives to my cheese addiction. The avocado in the soup and the squeeze of lime made me forget about not being able to eat any dairy. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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Anonymous April 25, 2012 - 4:48 pm

Can I possibly cook it on low in the crock pot a certain amount of time?

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Jamie Cooks It Up! April 26, 2012 - 12:12 am

Anonymous,
Yes, you can absolutely use the crock pot. Just be sure that it has enough water. Pour the 3 Cups of beans into the crock pot and then fill the whole crock pot full of water. Let them cook on low for 8 hours and you will be good to go.
Good luck!
~Jamie

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