Best Mrs Garcias Black Bean Soup Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP



Contest-Winning Black Bean Soup image

Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. -Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP IN THE SLOW COOKER



Cuban Black Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker image

This isn't your mother's slow cooker recipe! No cans of creamed soup or spice packets here. This is a fragrantly spiced, slightly tangy soup full of vegetables and Cuban goodness that's good tasting and good for you. And there's no need to soak the beans overnight! Serve over steaming hot brown rice.

Provided by WorkingCookingMom

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package dry black beans
2 stalks celery, cut into thirds
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large carrot, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot chile flakes
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and remove any particles or bad beans; place in a saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Add celery and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat, adding more water as necessary, for 10 minutes. Drain beans and remove and discard celery.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; saute until onions are fairly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chile flakes; continue to cook until heated through and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Place tomatoes and water in a slow cooker. Add onion mixture, beans, and bay leaves.
  • Cook until beans are tender enough that you can easily smash one between your tongue and the top of your mouth, on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours. Add vinegar. Taste to adjust seasonings and add hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GOOD SEASONS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SOUP



Good Seasons Black Bean and Rice Soup image

From the back of a Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix envelope. Delicious and filling. The brown rice tastes like ground beef in the finished product and my husband doesn't even realize he is eating a low cholesterol meal!

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 ounces black beans, undrained, divided (two 15 ounce cans)
3 cups water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2/3 ounce Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix (one envelope)
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
sour cream (optional)
red pepper, chopped (optional)
cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place 1 1/2 can of beans in a blender; cover.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a large saucepan.
  • Add remaining beans, the water, onions and salad dressing mix; stir until well blended.
  • Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • If desired, garnish with sour cream, chopped red peppers and/or cilantro.

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