Black Bean Soup Recipe Using Dry Beans

7-INGREDIENT CROCK-POT BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and red pepper. Saute the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, just until the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
• Pour the black beans into the crock-pot, followed by the the pepper and onion mixture. Add the salt and broth. Stir the soup ingredients to combine. Cook the soup in the crock-pot for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
• Once the soup is done (the beans are soft), stir in the 1/2 cup of cilantro. Originally, the recipe called for adding the cilantro before cooking the soup, but I've found the best flavor comes from adding the cilantro after cooking the soup. If you'd like, stir in the juice from one lime, too.
• Serve warm with fresh cilantro, sour cream, rice, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, or salsa--this is where lots of additional flavor will come from. The soup alone is very basic and meant to be served with toppings. You can also drain a portion of the beans to use for nachos, quesadillas, or tacos.

DRY BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Gather all your ingredients.
• Using a wide-mouthed canning funnel, layer the dried beans in a glass jar.
• In a small dish, combine all the spices.
• Place in spice mix in a small bag and add to jar.
• Screw on lid and store.
• Rinse beans to remove any debris. Soak beans overnight (add enough water to cover and an extra 1-2 inches). I do this in my crock pot.
• In the morning, dump the soaking water.
• To the crock pot and beans add the spice packet, 1 - 2 cups of water, 2 cups of stewed or diced tomatoes (optional).
• I also often add a ham hock or ham bone for more flavor.
• Turn on to low head and cook for 4-6 hours, or until beans are tender.Turn crockpot down to low or warm, and let simmer until ready to serve.
• Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, or cheese and desired.

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

SPICY SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Drain black beans, and rinse.
• Combine beans, jalapenos, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
• Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 hours, or until you are ready to eat.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Pick through the beans and discard any debris - wash under cold running water. In a food processor, add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
• Set a large pot over medium heat and add a 3-count of olive oil. Add the oregano and cumin. Add vegetable puree and saute until just fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Add beans, ham hock, jalapeno, and stock. Slightly cover and simmer for 2 hours until beans are tender.
• When cooked, remove bay leaves and take out ham hock. Cut ham meat off the bone, cut into pieces and set aside.
• Using a blender or immersion blender, puree just enough of the beans and stock (about a third of the total pot) to thicken up the soup and bring everything together. Season with salt and pepper and fold ham meat back into the soup.
• Make the crema by combining sour cream and zest. Serve each soup with a spoonful of lime crema, a squeeze of lime and some fresh cilantro.

BEAN AND BACON SOUP (CANNED OR DRY BEANS!)

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed pan, cook the bacon over medium heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
• Add vegetables to pan and cook until onions are translucent and carrots and celery are beginning to soften, 4-5 minutes.
• Add garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for another minute or until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth, water, beans, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of bacon. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Remove about half of the soup, and puree the remaining soup using either a hand-held immersion blender or a traditional blender. Stir blended and unblended soup together and add remaining bacon, reserving some to garnish, if desired.

9-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Soak the navy beans , white lima beans, black beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, green split peas, pigeon peas, and barley overnight in a large pot with more than enough water to cover. When ready to cook, drain the beans and barley well. Place them in a large stockpot along with the 2 quarts of water, and add the ham bone.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
• Add tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, chili powder , thyme, and sage. Simmer an additional 30 minutes.
• Stir in the salt and pasta. Cook an additional 15 minutes until the pasta is done and the beans are tender.
• If the soup is too thick, add additional water. Remove the ham, de-bone the meat, chop, and return to the soup.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cover beans with cold water by 3 inches in a bowl and soak at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below). Drain well in a colander.
• Cook bacon in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bacon for topping, then return remaining bacon to pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chile, oregano, bay leaf, and thyme and sauté, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add beans, chicken broth, and white pepper and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf and stir in cilantro.
• Serve soup topped with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and reserved bacon.

BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM DRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Soak the beans as recommended on the package.
• Drain the beans and cover them with fresh water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat, cover, and gently simmer the beans to simmer gently for one hour. Add water as needed to keep them covered.
• Once the beans are tender, add the vegetable oil, chopped vegetables and seasonings. Taste and add salt if you think it needs it.
• Cover the pot and simmer the soup for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. When everything is tender, it's ready to serve.

EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a slow cooker (not the garnishes), except add only a teaspoon of sea salt (you'll add the remaining sea salt during the last 30 minutes of cooking.)
• Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beans are soft and easily mash with a fork.
• Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt in the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
• Taste to make sure the beans are soft; they should mash easily with a fork. Puree about 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans in a blender with a few spoons of the liquid until smooth then pour back in and stir. Or use an immersion blender to blend 1/4-1/2 of the beans.
• Adjust salt if needed.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings.
• Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, except add only a teaspoon of sea salt (you'll add the remaining sea salt before blending.)
• Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
• Do a natural release of 25 minutes.
• After 25 minutes, perform a manual release if the pin hasn't dropped.
• Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt (more or less to taste).
• Blend about 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans in a blender with a few spoons of the liquid until smooth, then pour back in and mix. Or, use an immersion blender to blend 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans.
• Adjust salt if needed.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings.
• Add all ingredients to a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
• Cover and cook on medium-low heat until beans are soft and easily mash with a fork (about 5-6 hours).
• Blend about 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans in a blender with a few spoons of the liquid until smooth, then pour back in and mix. Or, use an immersion blender to blend 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans.
• Adjust salt if needed.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings.
• Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil then saute the diced onions for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and spices and saute 1 additional minute with the onions until fragrant.
• Add the rest of the ingredients (except the garnishes), reducing the liquid to 4 cups instead of 6. Bring the mixture to a low boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
• Cover and cook on medium-low heat until beans are soft and easily mash with a fork (about 5-6 hours).
• Blend about 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans in a blender with a few spoons of the liquid until smooth, then pour back in and mix. Or, use an immersion blender to blend 1/4 to 1/2 of the beans.
• Adjust salt if needed.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings.

HOMEMADE BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to pan; add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, celery, carrot, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomato paste, herbs and seasonings to the bean mixture. Add the sauteed vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves. Garnish with chopped tomato if desired.

BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM DRIED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot,soak the beans in 2 quarts of cold water overnight, or in 2 quarts of boiling water for an hour or two.
• After soaking, or the next day, drain the beans and cover them with fresh water.
• Bring the beans to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat. You want the beans to simmer gently for most of the cooking process.
• Cover the pot and simmer the beans for an hour.
• Add more water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.
• Taste the beans after an hour and see if they are tender.
• If they are, then you can add the vegetables now; if not, let them cook another 30 minutes and try again.
• When the beans are perfectly tender add the vegetable oil, chopped vegetables and seasonings.
• Taste and add salt if you think it needs it.
• Put the lid back on and simmer the soup for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
• The soup will be rich and dark with vibrant colors from the vegetables peeking through.
• When everything is tender, it's ready to serve.

SPICY BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté carrots, onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, until soft and fairly dry. Don't brown. Add sherry and cook until it is fully absorbed, a minute or two. Add jalapeños, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce and cumin. Cook, stirring, for a minute or so.
• Add beans, stock, oregano and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1 ½ - 2 hours, until the beans are tender. If the broth gets too thick, add a little water from time to time. After one hour of cooking, add 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Finish the soup: Depending on how thin the broth is, you may choose to purée or mash some of the soup to create a thicker, creamier broth. I like to purée about 1/3 of the soup, right in the pot, using an immersion blender. A potato masher also works well.
• Taste and correct seasoning with salt and pepper. Add a teaspoon or two of red wine vinegar to brighten the flavors. For more heat, stir in more adobo sauce.
• Serve soup hot in deep bowls garnished with your favorite toppings.