Black Bean Soup
I know you'll come to really on this recipe like I have. It's loaded with beans, meat and flavor for a really stick-to-the-ribs meal.—Joy Rackham, Chimacum, Washington
Ingredients
- 4 cups (2 pounds) dried black beans
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 smoked ham hocks
- 7 cups water
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch pepper
- 1 pound fresh kielbasa or Polish sausage links
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Reviews
5 stars, the way I made it; 2 stars for the creator's version. If one will look at the amount of water needed for 1# of beans (6 cups), it's evident that 7 cups for 2# is far too little. I went to a tried/true black bean soup recipe (uses 1#) and increased the following: cumin-1 Tbsp; chili powder-1 Tbsp; oregano-1 Tbsp; water-11 cups total but really needs one more. The increased spices, plus oregano, make it more a Cuban version. Try it!
Very good soup! Had to comprise on the recipe since I didn't have enough beans, chilies or any sausage, but my adlib version was great. Hubby raved and my son enjoyed it! Definitely making again, might even add corn the next time.
Took a chance on reviews and made this for a group of friends and all I got were compliments and when would I be making it again. Can't be beat serving it out in a backyard kitchen on a crisp night,
i tried this soup, very good the cumin gives a great taste