Black Bean Soup

The Pioneer Woman

Category

Soup and Salads

Big John and I make Black Bean Soup every New Year's Day. It has become our good luck dish. 


This came out really good and I would definitely make it again.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Dried Black Beans
  • 4 cups Homemade Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Water
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
  • 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin

Directions

  1. Place the beans in a bowl or pot, cover with cold water, and allow to soak overnight *OR* add beans to a medium pot and cover with hot water. Bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and allow the beans to sit for 1 hour.

  2. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.

  3. In a medium pot, add beans, chicken stock, water, onions, and bell peppers. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. At that time, add salt, chili powder, and cumin and stir.

  4. Cover and continue simmering for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the liquid level is to your liking (anywhere from very thick to a thinner soup is fine!)