Best Ratzschs Bean Soup Recipes

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BASIC BEAN SOUP



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This is a simple, basic bean soup. It's very easy to assemble, and it tastes great, too! Try adding other vegetables, if desired.

Provided by Chris Davis

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

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dry great Northern beans
8 cups water
12 baby carrots
1 cup chopped onion
½ pound chopped ham
¼ cup ketchup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.
  • In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 380.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

FAST REFRIED BEAN SOUP



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This recipe combines the ease of canned ingredients with the heartiness of chili. It will fill you up on cold afternoons or make a wonderful last-minute lunch. If you like it spicier, use medium or hot green chiles instead of mild.. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (16 ounces) spicy fat-free refried beans
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup salsa
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 8-10 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SIMPLE RED BEAN-AND-RICE SOUP



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An easy, yet satisfying combination of red beans and rice has serious meal appeal when simmered with Cajun seasonings in a flavorful soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced small
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus more for serving
5 cups chicken broth
3 cans (15.5 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt
1/3 cup converted rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and season with salt. Simmer until broth is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to top.
  • Stir in rice and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add scallions and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with additional Cajun seasoning, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

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