CREOLE-STYLE BEAN SOUP

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Ontario bean growers grow some of the best white pea beans (or navy beans) in the world. Added to this Creole-inspired recipe, they bump up the protein and fibre content to make for a delicious filling soup. Nutrition information (for 1 serving): Energy 356 kcal; protein 28 g; fat 5.1 g; carbohydrates 53.2 g; total dietary fibre 16.3 g. Find more recipes online at ontariobeans.on.ca.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups white pea beans, soaked and drained
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup diced cooked ham or 1/2 cup smoked sausage
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (540 ml) can tomatoes
1 (156 ml) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 (300 g) package frozen okra, partly thawed and sliced
1 cup medium-sized shrimp
2 -3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine beans with broth. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer 45 minutes until beans are tender.
  • Add ham, celery, onion, garlic, seasonings and sauces. Break up tomatoes; mix with tomato paste and mustard; stir into bean mixture. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Bring to boil; add okra and cook 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in shrimp, cook 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp and okra are cooked. Serve with whole grain bread or cornmeal muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 1356.7, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 12.4, Protein 23.2

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