
Red Pepper Soup with Black Bean "Meat"balls
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
105 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Red Pepper Soup with Black Bean "Meat"balls
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This easy to make Red Pepper Soup with Black Bean "Meat"balls is so delicious, and full of flavor!
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Ingredients
For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 16-oz jar roasted red peppers undrained
- 2 & 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable
- 2 sprigs thyme or about a teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- dash Sriracha
For the "meat"balls:
- 1 15-oz cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
- 3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- sour cream or Greek yogurt, to garnish
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Instructions
- In a wide-bottom pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions when it is nice and hot. Cook until they are starting to get soft, about 5 minutes.
- Crush the 3 cloves of garlic with the side of a knife. Add them whole to the onions and continue to cook until the onions and garlic are starting to brown, about another 5 minutes.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of white wine (I used cooking wine) and cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated. It shouldn't take long, about a minute or so.
- Add the entire jar of roasted red peppers, liquid and all. Don't worry about chopping them.
- Add 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth and 2 sprigs of thyme, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat and discard the thyme stems. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup very well.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, let cool slightly then transfer the soup to a blender. Put the lid on, but leave the top spout open so that steam can escape. Hold a towel over the top with your hand and blend until smooth.Transfer the soup back to the pot and heat it up again.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add a dash of hot sauce if you want (taste it first).
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the drained black beans, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, panko bread crumbs, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to combine the mixture and smoosh the beans.
- Form the bean mixture into 25-30 "meatballs." In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes (or just use regular oil). Add the "meatballs" when it is hot, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook for a minute or two, until browned, then gently turn them with a spatula. Continue cooking and turning until all sides are browned. Repeat with the remaining "meatballs."
- Ladle the soup into 4 bowls and top with meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil, thyme, sour cream, or Greek yogurt. It also tastes good with some fresh parmesan on top.
Notes
- Source: The Food Charlatan, inspired by Don't Milk It.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1bowl | |
Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Fat | 6g | 9% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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