Fabulous Bean Soup Food

SERIOUSLY GOOD WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a stockpot pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring often until the vegetables have softened and the onions are translucent; 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the red pepper flakes. Cook, while stirring, for one minute.
• Stir in the beans, broth, thyme and the bay leaves. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Partially cover the pot with a lid, and then reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer.
• Simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes more, and then add the spinach or kale and cook until its bright green and tender and the pasta is cooked, about 5 minutes more.
• Take the pot off of the heat and remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in the lemon slices. Taste and season with more salt and pepper. Serve. The lemon slices are not intended to be eaten, but they add a lovely lemon flavor to the soup.

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add broth, 3 cups water, ham bone, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until tender; add to soup. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until beans are tender. , Remove ham bone; cool slightly. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat from bone and cut into chunks; return to soup. Discard bone.

FABULOUS BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• For dinner in an hour:.
• Saute pepper, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes in a little olive oil in a large pot.
• Add vegetable broth/bouillon and water, Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and refried beans.
• Add corn and three cans of plain beans (make sure they are well drained).
• Mix gently and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Crock pot:.
• Add everything to the crock pot.
• Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
• Stir well, and cook on low for another 1 to 2 hours.
• Watch that the beans aren't getting too mushy.

BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Pick through and rinse beans. Place in a 4 quart pot, and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover, and let stand in the refrigerator overnight.
• Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in slow cooker with canned tomatoes, broth, white wine, and vegetables. Cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until done. Slice links into 1/2 inch pieces. Add meat to slow cooker, and cook soup another 30 to 60 minutes.

FABULOUS BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Combine black beans, tomatoes, corn, beer and jalapeño in a small stock pot.
• Bring to a boil, the simmer for 10 minutes.
• That's it! Serve topped with cheese and sour cream (the sour cream really adds a richer flavor).