CHEESY BLACK BEAN SOUP

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A cheesy, creamy, black bean soup. The cheesy bread topper is the perfect foil for this. You can change the texture of the soup for your taste easily by holding back some whole beans (and extra bacon) to add in at the end or by blending for less time. Servings depend on whether you serve as a main course or as part of a Soup & Sandwich/Salad combo. Prep time includes cheese grating but you could do it while the soup simmers and save a few minutes overall - it was designed to be a weekday meal and that means fast in my house.

Provided by Mrs. Rum

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 large celery, diced
1 large shallot, minced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less depending on your taste, we like it zippy)
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, - 2 cans drained, 1 can undrained
salt and pepper
1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup grated asiago cheese
1 cup grated smoked gouda cheese

Steps:

  • In a largish pot over medium heat render down the bacon until it's just crispy bits.
  • Add the carrot, celery, and shallot and sautee until the carrot and celery start to become tender.
  • Add the beef broth and cayenne pepper and bring to a simmer, simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the black beans and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
  • Using a stick blender, (or your regular blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth.
  • With the soup back on the heat stir in the Asiago until it's melted.
  • Ladle the soup into individual crocks (or other broiler proof dishes) and top with a slice of the french bread. Sprinkle each round with grated Gouda. Broil on high for about 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch it carefully!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 1814, Carbohydrate 138.3, Fiber 31.9, Sugar 2, Protein 49.6

Anthony Egbewunmi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy black beans.


Joana Owusu
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy flavor and they don't even realize they're eating black beans.


Toheed Rajpoot
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used vegan cheese in this soup. It turned out great!


Malik yasir
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a few extra ingredients to make it my own. I usually add some diced bell peppers and corn.


Nasir Agha
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add the salt.


cheyann walls
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's the perfect soup to come home to on a cold winter day.


Kekeli Delight
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This soup is a little too spicy for me, but it's still really good. I'll just have to use less chili powder next time.


Priscilla Nalule
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cheese and spices really balance out the flavor of the beans.


Qamar Mughal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Rahila Yasmin
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Ced. Mur.
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Juneed Ali
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the cheese makes it extra creamy.


Sandip Bishokarma
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my go-to recipes.


Faisal Nazeer Thebo
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gm NOYON
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sonia Milik
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's cheesy, flavorful, and filling. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.