Ez Four Bean Soup Recipes

FOUR BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespon of the oil in a large pan. Add onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add chilli powder, ground coriander and ground cumin; fry for 1 minute.
• Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add drained and rinsed four-bean mix and simmer for 5 minutes, then add shredded fresh basil and season well.
• Meanwhile, make the croutons: brush 2 lavash breads with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with seasoned pepper and cut into short 2 cm (3/4 inch wide strips. Bake in a moderate 180°C oven for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden. Serve with the soup.
• This recipe freezes well (without the croutons).

EZ FOUR BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Use the colander to drain and rinse all of the beans, one can at a time and put them all in the mixing bowl for later.
• Chop the onion, garlic and shallot; leave them on the cutting board for now.
• Pour the frozen veggies into the colander.
• Measure the herbs, salt and pepper and spices into small bowl, set aside.
• Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic and shallots cook for several minutes until soft but not browned.
• Add frozen veggies and stir well.
• Cook until veggies are hot and begin to soften, turn heat to medium high.
• Add tomatoes, beans, and stock, bring to a boil.
• Add herbs, salt and spices. Stir well, return to boil for 5 minutes then lower heat until ready to serve.
• We like to top with a sprinkle of lemon pepper, or bacon bits (my son not me, don't ask).

FOUR BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the beans. Place beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 10 to 12 hours in the refrigerator. Drain and place in a large pot with 2 quarts water and the kosher salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove from heat, and let beans cool in their liquid.
• Cook bacon about halfway in a large pot over medium heat. Add venison, and brown evenly in bacon grease. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
• Remove cover, add cabbage, and continue to simmer until meat is tender. Drain beans, and add to pot. Stir in basil, parsley, lemon juice and Tabasco. Season with additional salt to taste.

BASIC BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.
• In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
• Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
• Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
• Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
• Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
• Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
• Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.

VEGETABLE-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and season with salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide soup among four bowls and serve with Parmesan.

FIVE-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Combine beans; divide into four even batches, about 3-3/4 cups each., To make one batch of soup: Wash one batch of beans. Place in a large kettle; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. , Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag. Drain and rinse beans. Return to kettle; add bouillon, spices and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove spices. Add tomatoes and heat through.