Indulge in a hearty and comforting Bean and Potato Soup, a culinary delight that combines simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors. This classic soup is not only a tastebud pleaser but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Discover the delightful variations of this timeless dish, including a classic version brimming with tender beans, potatoes, and vegetables, a smoky and spicy Mexican-inspired soup infused with chipotle peppers and cumin, and a creamy and flavorful vegan rendition made with coconut milk. With its versatility and ease of preparation, Bean and Potato Soup promises a heartwarming experience for every palate.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SAVORY KALE, CANNELLINI BEAN, AND POTATO SOUP
I wanted to use some of the kale I froze for the winter, and have something healthy to bring to work for lunch this week, so I whipped up this soup, which is really quite good!
Provided by Chris&Kelly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Kale Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Pour in the chicken broth, water, and white wine; stir in the potatoes, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the cannelini beans, kale, chile pepper, and black pepper, and simmer, covered, for 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 245.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
HAM, BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
When I was a cook in a restaurant years ago, this was our best-selling soup. One taste and your family will agree it's a winner!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the ham, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Add the next seven ingredients; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add peas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1079mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
RUSSIAN GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
This is a recipe that I found in a vegetarian cookbook years ago. I have modified it to my liking and have made it ever since. It's a hearty soup with a great flavor. Add seasonal veggies for more variety. Enjoy!
Provided by Idealnut
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and gently cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and green beans; cook until the green beans have slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the potatoes have softened, about 15 minutes. Stir the flour into the sour cream, and add it a spoonful at a time to the simmering soup. Stir in the sauerkraut and dill, season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 600.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
SLOW COOKER HAM, GREEN BEAN, AND POTATO SOUP
The perfect marriage of Southern slow-cooked green beans and ham with creamy potato soup! I've been making this soup for 15 years and it's an all-time family favorite!
Provided by Beckiboo
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes, chicken broth, green beans, ham, cream of chicken soup, onion, bacon, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Cook until potatoes are tender, on High for 4 to 5 hours, or on Low for 7 to 8 hours. Add in the cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking; stir until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1543.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BASQUE POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SOUP WITH GARLIC
Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, one tablespoon of salt and the water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are nearly soft through, about 15 minutes. Add the green beans and cook, uncovered, until they start to turn tender and lose their bright green color, about 15 minutes.
- While the beans and potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown, about five to eight minutes. Remove from the heat and reserve.
- When the beans and potatoes are cooked, add the garlic and olive oil to the soup and stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1037 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
VEGAN BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
This hearty vegan soup conjures up the flavors of Spain in a bowl. The smoked paprika (aka pimenton) gives it a deep savory taste that anyone -- even your favorite omnivore -- will enjoy. We like water as the base of this soup because it lets the flavors of the vegetables shine through. While it's optional, the drizzle of sherry vinegar at the end adds a brightness that takes this dish to the next level.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes.
- Make a space in the middle of the pot and add the tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika and coriander. Cook this mixture in that spot, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens a shade or two, about 1 minute, then stir into the vegetables. Add 12 cups water and the bay leaves. Bring to a rapid simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes and black beans. Continue to simmer rapidly until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is thick and flavorful. 20 to 30 minutes more. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the parsley. Season with additional salt, as needed. Ladle into soup bowls and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and 3 to 4 drops of sherry vinegar per bowl if using.
BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
I love black beans and sweet potatoes... this is a wonderful blend of flavors. I like to cook this in the crockpot but it can also easily be done on the stovetop.
Provided by Good Vibe Goddess
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 8h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
- Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot with sour cream and lime if desired.
CURRIED POTATO, SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEAN SOUP
Categories Bean Leafy Green Potato Sauté Vegetarian High Fiber Spinach Chickpea Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Transfer 1/3 cup garbanzo beans to small plate. Using fork, mash beans to paste.
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add curry powder; stir 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat. Add broth, coconut milk, whole garbanzo beans and mashed garbanzo beans. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Add spinach; stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
BLACK BEAN, SAUSAGE, AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
An unusual blend of flavors create this flavorful soup. Garnish with fresh scallions.
Provided by Ann
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 4 quart saucepan, combine beans, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, broth and 5 1/2 cups water. Cook, partially covered, until beans are tender, about 50 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
- In a blender puree 1 cup cooked beans with 1 cup cooking liquid, and return to pan.
- In a small bowl, stir together tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water; stir into beans with sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer soup, covered, for 15 minutes. Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead.
- While soup is simmering, peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir potatoes, 3 chopped scallions, and salt and pepper to taste into soup. Serve soup garnished with scallion greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g
HUNGARIAN GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
A Crescent Dragonwagon recipe, a delicious sweet and sour soup, don't omit a thing, as all the flavors meld into an incredible dish. Cutting the beans into very thin diagonal slices is important; if you have a food processor, stand them up in the feed tube and use the slicing disk. Make sure your paprika is fresh for best flavor. For a much richer version, use up to a cup of creme fraiche or sour cream instead of the Yogurt. Creme fraiche will not require the cornstarch mixture as a stabilizer. I like to add a bit of Spanish smoked paprika, but it isn't necessary. A full-flavored stock is essential. I streamline her directions when I make this by sauteeing the onion, celery, and garlic in the soup pot, then adding the other ingredients and cooking it. I see no reason to clean two pans if I can clean just one!
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray, put in it the beans, potatoes, stock, vinegar, honey, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a ten-inch skillet. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the celery, saute another 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat slightly, and sprinkle the vegetables with the paprika. Let the mixture cook a minute, stirring constantly. Scrape the sauteed vegetables into the soup pot. Add a little soup liquid to the skillet and deglaze it, then scrape the pan contents into the soup pot. Remove the soup pot from the heat.
- When ready to serve, have the soup good and hot. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and mix it to make a smooth paste, using your fingers if necessary. Stir this paste into the yogurt. Whisk a ladle of the hot bean stock into the yogurt-cornstarch mixture. Turn down the heat under the soup as low as possible, and stir the cornstarch-stabilized yogurt into the very hot soup.Using a wooden spoon, stir gently until the soup has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings (including honey and vinegar), if necessary, and to be sure there is no raw cornstarch taste. Serve hot with a rustic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 11.3
KALE, BEAN, POTATO AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories soups and stews
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the sausage into rounds about 1/2-inch thick. Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan, add the sausage and saute over medium heat until the sausage is just beginning to brown. Remove the sausages from the pan, draining well.
- Add the onion to the pan and saute over low heat until it is soft but not brown. Stir in the garlic. Add the potatoes and six cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes, leaving the cooking liquid in the saucepan, and roughly mash them. Stir the mashed potatoes back into the liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the kale, sausage, beans and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the soup. Bring to a boil and simmer until the kale has wilted, 6 to 8 minutes. Check seasonings and serve
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 365, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
When my DH and I were first married I made this for him. He thought this was the most VILE tasting stuff he had ever had, and I was to NEVER make it again!. I was so suprised our marriage wasn't annuled. As you can see-I did make it again (nearly 20 years later), but only so I can enjoy it, and post it here. My DH smirked at me and did some eye rolling when he saw me preparing this, and knew that I wouldn't dare pack it in his thermos. As a child I grew up on a farm-every animal imaginable, 17 acres or so of blueberries(child labor), and of course a huge vegetable garden(more child labor). My mother being the thrifty sort thought this up and we had this frequently. Cheap meal for 6 children. One of those 'Back to the Basics' recipes. No measuring is really required. This is at its Absolute BEST with fresh green beans, and beautiful squeaky new potatoes(with the skins left on). Of course this can be made with canned or frozen green beans, or canned potatoes. Easily made for 1 or 2 or for potlucks.
Provided by lets.eat
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan add green beans, potatoes, onion and thyme if desired. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender add just enough milk to turn it milky, heat until milk warms. Do not boil. Serve in bowls GENEROUSLY sprinkled with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.5, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 4.6
KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
For a vegetarian version of this soup, substitute Homemade Vegetable Stock for the chicken stock.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place beans in a large bowl, and cover with water. Let soak overnight, and drain.
- Cut a 7-inch square of cheesecloth. Place 1 rosemary sprig at one end, and roll, enclosing sprig; secure with kitchen twine. Place beans, wrapped rosemary, onion, and 6 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until beans are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain beans in a colander. Discard onion and rosemary; set beans aside.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil. Cook until soft, about 40 minutes. Remove garlic from oven, and allow to cool. Slice garlic in half crosswise, and squeeze, removing cloves; set cloves aside.
- Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add tubetti, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander, drain, and set aside.
- Place a 6-quart low-sided saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil; heat until oil is hot but not smoking. Add leeks, remaining sprig rosemary, and roasted garlic cloves. Cook until leeks become translucent. Add sweet potato; cook, stirring until the potato pieces just begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
- Add kale; cook until kale begins to wilt, about 4 minutes. Add stock; cook until potato pieces are tender, about 10 minutes. Add reserved beans, pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Divide among six plates; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 726 g
POTATO AND WHITE BEAN PUTTANESCA SOUP
Potatoes and cannellini beans provide the bulk in this hearty soup inspired by pasta puttanesca, while the garlicky tomato base is imbued with the briny punch of capers and black olives. The signature of puttanesca is heat, so adjust the amount of red-pepper flakes to your liking or use fresh chiles, if you have them. Reserve some of the olives and capers, and combine with parsley to make a topper that amplifies the sharp, bright flavors. Haphazardly mashing some of the beans and potatoes is an efficient way to thicken the soup, without the need for any additional equipment. In fact, it's a great trick to have up your sleeve whenever you are looking to thicken soups or stews.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the onion, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1/4 cup black olives, 1 tablespoon capers and the garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is lightly golden.
- Add the tomatoes and sugar, and cook over medium heat until mixture is bubbling and tomatoes have thickened slightly, 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, cannellini beans, red-pepper flakes and stock; stir and cover. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
- As potatoes cook, prepare the topping for your soup: Place the remaining 1/4 cup olives, 1 tablespoon capers and the parsley on a cutting board, and chop everything together.
- Once the potatoes are tender, add the balsamic vinegar. Using the back of a large wooden spoon, roughly crush or mash about a quarter of the potatoes and beans against the side of the pot. This will thicken the soup. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the caper-olive-parsley topping. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. This soup can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. This will deepen the flavors.
HAM, BEAN, AND POTATO SOUP
There's nothing more satisfying than home cookin', and there's nothing more home cookin' than a thick, hearty soup on a fall or winter's day. This is a very basic, traditional soup using a ham bone and the trimmings from a baked ham, pre-sliced or not. If you bake your own hams but have been throwing out the bone, you're missing out on something very special!
Provided by Steve A
Time 11h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
- Strain and rinse beans. Transfer to a large stockpot with ham bone, ham, tomato sauce, onions, celery, bouquet garni, parsley, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots, and continue to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt if necessary and remove ham bone to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 956.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CROCKPOT GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
This is a soup that we usually had at Christmas. It was pretty much a staple on the menu since I was a kid and I have kept it on the menu for my family all of these years. However, we like it any time the weather is cool and we want something to warm our insides.
Provided by Jeanne Benavidez
Categories Other Soups
Time 8h20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Spray the Crockpot with cooking spray.
- 2. Layer sliced potatoes, sliced onion, green beans and bacon, sprinkling with salt and pepper as you go.
- 3. In a medium bowl, add soup and water and whisk until smooth. Pour over mixture in crockpot.
- 4. Dot with butter, about 3 tablespoon total.
- 5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are tender..
- 6. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- 7. VARIATIONS: Replace the green beans and bacon with , 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained and 2 cups cubed ham; or 2 cans sweet peas, drained and a dozen or so pearl onions instead of the large chopped onion.
SAUSAGE, GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
I received this in a email from Whole Foods Market. This is a great, simple soup that is very quick to make. Makes an easy weeknight dinner that is hearty and delicious. I used Aidells portobello mushroom sausage when I made this. I also use Herbamare seasoning instead of salt and pepper.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scrub potatoes well and cut into 1 inch chunks.
- Cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices.
- Put all ingredients into a large soup pot.
- Stir well and bring slowly to a boil.
- Reduce, heat and simmer about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- This is great with a nice salad and a piece of crusty bread.
KALE, SWEET POTATO AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Make and share this Kale, Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lelandra
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In soup pot over medium heat, saute onion and ginger in olive oil until soft (3 min). Add celery, sweet potato, beans and mirin, and stir. Add kale and enough vegetable stock to cover all ingredients by an inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to cook potatoes through and allow flavors to develop. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper; and serve topped with gomashio or toasted sesame seeds.
BEAN, POTATO AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP
Raining 6 days straight here in the northeast and suddenly I'm thinking about warm comforting soups as a way to warm from the inside out. After pulling out one of my soup cookbooks and came across this one and decided to post it for the Zaar World Tour. You can make this vegetarian by omitting the prosciutto. I have not tried this one so please feel free to share your comments and sugeestions.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in 4 cups of water. Rinse and drain.
- Place the beans, potatoes, celery, onion, 1 clove of garlic and 1 bay leaf into a large soup pot. Add water to cover over plus 2 inches. Bring water to boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 90 minutes.
- In a small skillet, render the reserved fat from the prosciutto. Add flour and stir until browned. Remove fat pieces.
- Drain the sauerkraut, patting if needed. Place in a sauce pan with second clove of garlic and bay leaf, as well as remaining prosciutto. Begin heating and add the browned flour (roux). Cook for an hour over very low flame.
- Remove 3 cups of soup from pot and blend in a food processor. Return to the soup pot. Add in the sauerkraut. Cook for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the oil and cumin.
- Serve warm not boiling hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 279, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 3, Protein 8.1
SPICY POTATO, BEEF AND BEAN SOUP
This is my own variation of a classic spicy potato soup. the measurements for the seasonings and broths are all guesses as I never measure anything - just pour! Typically I am not a fan of tabasco sauce but I really love it in this recipe - it gives such a nice heat that is not overbearing but really hits you in the back of the throat! I have also used green beans in this soup with great results and since you need 24 ounces of tomato sauce I usually use a one pint (16 oz.) jar of home-canned tomato sauce and one regular store bought 8 oz. can. Overall this is just a nice hearty soup that will really warm you up on a cold winter day!
Provided by anonymous
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel your potatoes and cut them into large but stilll bite-size chunks. Place them in a large (8 cup) measuring cup until the 6 cup line is reached. Cover them with cold water and place in the refrigerator to prevent them from turning brown until you are ready for them.
- In a large stock pot, brown your ground beef and drain off the fat. Add in all seasonings and tomato sauce over medium heat - mix well.
- Drain water from potatoes and add into the stock pot along with the beans (you can drain them if you like - I usually don't), and the broths.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for an hour or so, until the potatoes are really tender and all the flavors have melded together.
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: For this recipe, pinto beans or great northern beans are good choices. They have a mild flavor and cook relatively quickly. If you want a more hearty soup, you can use kidney beans or black beans.
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Good choices include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as kale, spinach, or zucchini.
- Season the soup well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are essential seasonings for bean and potato soup. You can also add other spices that you like, such as cumin, chili powder, or smoked paprika.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Good choices include sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.
Conclusion:
Bean and potato soup is a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and potatoes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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