YEMENITE BEAN SOUP

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When DH and I were dating we used to eat at a wonderful little restaurant called Maabhat that had this amazing bean soup that we both loved. Well I finally decided to duplicate it and this is my version. Unlike most Yemenite soups that call for hawaaj, this recipe gives the actual spices used; not a blend but if you can find hawaj then use that until the soup tastes just right. The spices given are approximations since I do not measure the amount of water exactly which can affect the taste so add more cumin, cardamom, and salt as needed.

Provided by scancan

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces navy beans (soaked for 24 hours, rinsed, and boiled) or 16 ounces pinto beans, dried (soaked for 24 hours, rinsed, and boiled)
6 ounces canned tomato paste
4 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 lb steak (not a fatty cut) or 1 lb stewing beef (not a fatty cut)
6 carrots, diced
3 tablespoons chicken soup consomme
4 tablespoons cumin, ground
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice
water (approximately 2 quarts)
salt

Steps:

  • Cut meat into very small bite-sized pieces.
  • Sear meat in frying pan.
  • Add all ingredients together in a large soup pot and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for several hours until everything is tender.
  • Salt and add chicken consomme powder to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 203.3, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.7

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