CHILI BEAN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Spice     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups water
1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed in processor
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Place beans in large bowl. Pour enough cold water over to cover beans by 2-inches. Let stand overnight. Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaf; stir to coat with oil. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and light golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Uncover; add chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add beans, 4 cups water, tomatoes and cayenne; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Uncover soup; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring soup to simmer before continuing.) Discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each bowl and serve.

Ahtisham ul Haq
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland.


Bale Bhujel
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ik Ik
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I love the addition of the cornbread crumbles. They add a nice crunchy texture.


Sohel hasan Sohan
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Joshua Hilarioara
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly.


brendon sean
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chili.


Ezema Ekene
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great.


Aries Marasigan
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This soup is a family favorite. We make it every winter.


Misheal Kayembi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Gwen McCullers
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was warm and hearty, and the flavors were perfect.


Derrick Mbaabu
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This soup was a great way to use up some leftover chili. It was quick and easy to make, and it turned out really tasty.


Umarfarouk Ibrahim
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Michael Lunsford
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This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ulises Aguilera
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I'm not usually a fan of chili, but this soup changed my mind. It was so flavorful and comforting, and the beans and vegetables gave it a great texture.


Gifty Selassie
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This chili bean soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was hearty and filling. I especially loved the addition of the cornbread crumbles, which added a nice crunchy texture.