Red Bean Soup
A hearty and nutritious soup made from red beans and a blend of spices. It's a perfect comfort food for cold weather.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Bay leaf - 1
- Celery - 1 stalk, chopped
- Carrot - 1, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Water - 4 cups
- Red beans - 1 cup, soaked overnight
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the soaked beans and place them in a large pot with the water, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup until it's smooth.
- Return the soup to the heat and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 13g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g
