Easy Bean Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan
Easy Bean Soup
Description
The recipe starts by softening onions, bell peppers, and celery in olive oil, then adding garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cornstarch to coat the vegetables before combining them with vegetable broth, black-eyed beans, corn, and bay leaf. The soup simmers gently, allowing flavors to meld while thickening slightly from the cornstarch.
The resulting texture is a rich, wholesome broth with tender beans and vegetables, punctuated by the warmth of Cajun spices balanced by the sweetness of corn. The seasoning is adjustable to taste, and optional hot sauce can be stirred in for added heat.
Serving the soup garnished with lime adds brightness to the dish. It can be prepared on the stovetop or slow cooker, making it convenient for various schedules. The use of canned or frozen vegetables allows for flexibility, and the mixture can be thickened by mashing some beans back into the soup if desired.
Adjusting spices gradually ensures the preferred heat level is achieved without overpowering the dish. The soup stores well and benefits from preparation convenience by chopping vegetables ahead or using frozen produce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups onion or 2 fresh onions finely diced, frozen, diced, 104g
- ¾ cup bell pepper or 2 fresh peppers, deseeded and finely diced, frozen, diced, 130g
- 2 celery or a pinch of ground celery seeds, ribs, cleaned and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste, or Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 tablespoon corn starch
- 6 cups vegetable broth hot, 1.5 litre
- 56 ounces black-eyed beans drained and rinsed, canned, 1600g
- 14 ounces corn frozen, 400g
- 1 bay leaf
- salt
- black pepper ground
- hot sauce optional
- lime for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onions, peppers and celery or ground celery seed and sautée for about 5 minutes till softened.
- Add in the garlic and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant then mix in the cajun seasoning, paprika, and corn starch and stir until the onion mixture is coated.
- Add the hot broth straight into the saucepan, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Season well before serving, stir in some hot sauce if using topped with and lime slices.
Make This In The Slow Cooker
- Sautée the onions, peppers and celery or ground celery seed in a pan with olive oil over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes until the onions and peppers soften.
- Stir in garlic and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then mix in your spice and cornstarch until the onion mix is well-coated.
- Place the spiced onion mix in your slow cooker, followed by the vegetable broth, beans and sweetcorn.
- Cover and cook on high heat for 3.5-4 hours
- Season well before serving, stir in some hot sauce if using topped with and lime slices.
Notes
- Adding defrosted frozen carrots mid-cooking can add extra bulk and nutrients.
- Incorporate hot sauce, chilis, or jalapeño for extra heat according to preference.
- Mash a portion of the beans and stir them back into the soup to thicken the texture.
- Preparing vegetables in advance or using frozen diced onions and peppers can streamline cooking.
- Add Cajun seasoning gradually to control spice level and avoid overpowering the dish.
- Use hot vegetable broth when adding to soup to maintain cooking temperature.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to prevent lumps and ensure even thickening.
- Simmer gently to keep beans intact and avoid mushiness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning throughout cooking for best flavor balance.
- Fresh vegetables may provide a slightly different texture than frozen; choice depends on preference and availability.
- One serving contains approximately 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints according to the recipe source.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 827mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1213IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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