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Easy Bean Soup

You whole family will love this fragrant and warming Bean Soup

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups (104g) frozen diced onions or 2 fresh onions finely diced
  • ¾ cup (130g) frozen diced bell peppers or 2 fresh peppers, deseeded and finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery, cleaned and finely diced or a pinch of ground celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoon corn starch
  • 6 cups (1.5l) vegetable broth hot
  • 56 ounces (1600g) cans black-eyed beans drained and rinsed
  • 14 ounces (400g) frozen corn
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • Garnishes – limes

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the hot broth straight into the saucepan, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes before serving.
  5. Season well before serving, stir in some hot sauce if using topped with and lime slices.
Make This In The Slow Cooker
  1. 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.
  2. Stir in garlic and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then mix in your spice and cornstarch until the onion mix is well-coated.
  3. Place the spiced onion mix in your slow cooker, followed by the vegetable broth, beans and sweetcorn.
  4. Cover and cook on high heat for 3.5-4 hours
  5. Season well before serving, stir in some hot sauce if using topped with and lime slices.

Notes

  • Feel free to add (small) defrosted frozen carrots to bulk this out some more. Just add them about halfway through cooking.
  • You can add some heat with hot sauce, chilis or jalapeño.
  • Remove and mash up a few beans and add them back in if you want a thicker soup.
  • Chop your onions, bell peppers, and celery in advance to make the cooking process smoother. If using frozen onions and peppers, they can be added directly from the freezer.
  • Start with a smaller amount of Cajun seasoning and add more as needed. Some brands or homemade blends can be spicier than others, so it's best to taste and adjust gradually.
  • Sauté the onions, peppers, and celery in the olive oil until they become translucent. This step enhances the flavor of the soup by releasing their natural sweetness.
  • Make sure your vegetable broth is hot when you add it to the soup. This helps maintain the cooking temperature and ensures a smoother incorporation of ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a bit of cold water before adding it to the soup. This prevents lumps from forming and helps evenly thicken the soup.
  • Once all the ingredients are combined, allow the soup to simmer gently. Avoid boiling it vigorously, as this can cause the beans to break apart and become mushy.
  • Taste your soup throughout the cooking process. This allows you to adjust the seasoning, salt, and spiciness to your liking. Remember, you can always add more but can't take away.
  • While frozen veggies are convenient, using fresh onions, bell peppers, and corn can add a slightly different texture and flavor. Feel free to choose based on your preference and what you have available.
  • There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this soup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 726mg (30%) Potassium 827mg (24%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1213IU (24%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% 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.