BEAN SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

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"I created my own, easy-to-prepare bean soup based on one we liked at a local Mexican restaurant," writes Shannon Kohn of Simpsonville, South Carolina. "I added dumplings to make it more of a complete meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa
1/3 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in the beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until reduced slightly., For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Stir in milk and cheese just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. , Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 1506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Trishawna Dilla
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I'm looking forward to trying this recipe with different types of beans.


khalil baloch
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans.


Khamiso Jaan
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I used a sharp cheddar cheese for the dumplings and it gave them a really nice flavor.


Ann Shrewsbury
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra veggies.


Saima Akhtar
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm, filling, and packed with flavor.


Summer Lere
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Mahroo zahra
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5 stars! This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves hearty and flavorful comfort food.


Sampson Oppong
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The soup was easy to make and didn't take too much time. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gerda Sarv
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this soup changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was just incredible.


Hibab Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out amazing! My family loved it and asked for seconds.


Brian Manyatyi
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The dumplings were a fantastic touch, adding a cheesy and slightly crunchy texture that complemented the soup perfectly.


Zahida Sadiq
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This bean soup with cheddar cornmeal dumplings was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced with a hearty and comforting broth.