Best 6 Smoky Bean Soup Recipes

SLOW COOKER SMOKY WHITE BEAN & SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH OPTIONAL ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Add the beans, tomatoes, squash, potato, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a quick grind or two of black pepper (or a hefty pinch), water, and the Parmesan rind to the Crock Pot. Stir.
• Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.
• Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Remove the Andouille sausage from the casing and brown in a medium saucepan. Using a spoon, remove grease from the pan.
• Add a little less than half of the soup - about 3 1/2 cups - to the saucepan with the sausage. Stir and, over medium heat, bring to a low boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Tear basil leaves over both batches and stir.
• Serve with additional basil leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.

SMOKY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in triple the amount of water, rinse well, and wash again.
• In a large soup pot, place vegetable stock and beans, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, covered, until beans are tender and start to become mushy.
• Add thyme, salt, carrots, onions, celery, pepper and liquid smoke to taste, and simmer for 30 more minutes, covered, stirring several times to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot.

SMOKY BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper in hot oil until the onion is caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• Stir garlic, chipotle pepper, and cumin into the bacon mixture; cook until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour black beans and chicken broth into the pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Mash some of the beans with a potato masher until the soup reaches your desired consistency.

SMOKY REFRIED BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large, non-stick pot and saute the onion until it begins to brown (adding a little water if needed to prevent sticking). Add the garlic and bell pepper and cook for one more minute. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook until the flavors blend, about 20-30 minutes. **This soup has a thick, chili consistency**.
• Serving suggestion: Garnish with fresh tomato salsa, avocado, tortilla chips. Be creative!
• Use the minimum amounts of chili powder and hot sauce for a mild dish or add more to make it as hot as you dare.

SMOKY PINTO BEAN AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium sized slow cooker.
• Cook on high 3 1/2 - 5 hours or on low 8-10 hours.

SMOKY CHORIZO AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
• Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Reduce heat to low, add white beans and chorizo sausage, and heat for another 10 minutes.