Indulge in the smoky, savory goodness of Black Bean Soup with Bacon, a hearty and flavorful dish that promises a delightful culinary experience. This soup is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender black beans simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic bacon, earthy spices, and a hint of sweetness from corn. Served with a dollop of tangy sour cream and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro, this comforting soup is sure to warm your soul on a chilly day. Our collection of recipes offers variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian version for those who prefer a meatless option.
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BLACK BEANS WITH BACON
The Brazilian answer to baked beans!!! It is delicious when served as a sidedish with meat, but you can also make it a main dish and hand some rice with it!
Provided by Marlies Monika
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 13h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 12 hours, or overnight.
- Add 2 1/2 quarts water to the beans, or enough to fill pressure cooker about 2/3 full. Cover, and cook 30 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the garlic and onion until tender. Stir in the tomato and carrot. Cook about 5 minutes, and mix in the bacon. Cook and stir until bacon is crisp and evenly browned.
- Mix the vegetable and bacon mixture into the pressure cooker with the black beans. Cover, and continue cooking approximately 10 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Garnish with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP
All you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1182.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Back in college, a great local cafe stayed opened into the wee hours ladling up their version of this stuff. The first time I slurped some of it down after midnight, I decided to make black bean soup my own tradition. Mine is hearty and smoky, and if it's lying around, I'll also throw in a can of beer for good taste and in keeping with the spirit of a good night on the town. Like the onion soup, you'll want to make this ahead of time so you're not faced with the prep-work when you and your friends just want to kick back and chow down after a long night. Using smoked bacon makes all the difference in the world because those beans are just begging for that rich, smoky flavor.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Stir in the beans, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the soup is bubbling gently and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro. Wash it and shake dry. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup when it has been simmering 10 minutes. cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the garnishes.
BLACK BEAN AND BACON SOUP
I really love this soup! I love how everything is pureed except for the crumbled bacon and green onions at the end. If you like a chunky soup, you could omit pureeing the soup or just puree half of the mixture! This recipe can easily be done in the crockpot, too. Great served with cornbread. Enjoy!!
Provided by KPD123
Categories Black Beans
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onions, celery, carrots, peppers and garlic in bacon drippings in saucepan over medium heat. Cook until crisp-tender.
- Stir in beans, broth and cayenne. Simmer 15 min., stirring occasionally.
- Pour soup into food processor or blender container; cover. Process until pureed. (I use an immersion blender, so I puree right in the saucepan.) Return soup to saucepan.
- Stir in bacon; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 720.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 21
BLACK BEAN AND BACON SOUP
Canned black beans, crisp bacon, onion, garlic, carrots, celery and ground red pepper make a hearty and delicious soup.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 12 min. or until crisp, stirring frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 3 Tbsp. of the drippings in pan. Drain bacon.
- Meanwhile, add onions, celery, carrots and garlic to bacon drippings in saucepan; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in beans, broth and pepper. Simmer 15 min., stirring occasionally.
- Pour soup into food processor or blender container; cover. Process until pureed. Return to saucepan. Stir in bacon; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield Eight to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- This soup is preferably made at least one day in advance.
- Slice off and reserve the rind of the bacon. Cut the bacon into quarter-inch cubes. There should be about one and one-half cups.
- Put the bacon cubes and the rind into a heavy kettle or casserole and cook, stirring often, until rendered of fat. When ready, the bacon cubes should be well-browned and crisp.
- Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaf, garlic, thyme, three tablespoons of the cumin, black pepper and oregano. Stir to blend and cover the kettle or casserole closely. Cook about five minutes over moderately low heat. Do not allow the mixture to burn.
- Add the tomato paste and stir briefly. Add the chicken broth and bring to the boil.
- Rinse and drain the beans and add them to the soup. Cook, uncovered, over relatively high heat about two and one-half hours, skimming the surface occasionally to remove foam, scum and fat as it rises to the top. The soup is ready when the beans are soft and some of them have disintegrated because of the cooking heat and stirring.
- Stir in the lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt, cilantro and remaining cumin. Remove and discard the bacon rind and bay leaf.
- Ladle the soup into individual soup bowls. Serve the salsa and sour cream on the side, to be added at will. This soup is best served with jalapeno corn-bread muffins as an accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1234 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HEARTY BLACK BEAN & BACON SOUP
Garlic, onions and bacon give this thick and savory black bean soup a deep, rich flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from pan.
- Add onions, celery, carrots and garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in beans, broth and pepper; simmer on low heat 15 min.
- Process soup in food processor or blender container until smooth. Return to pan. Stir in bacon and sherry; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use bacon grease instead of olive oil to sauté the vegetables.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans. Black beans are a classic, but you could also use kidney beans, pinto beans, or even lentils.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream, avocado, or guacamole for an extra creamy and flavorful dish.
- Top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or crumbled tortilla chips for a crunchy and colorful topping.
Conclusion:
This black bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon and black beans. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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