Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black beans; 6 c. cold water; 2 c. dry white wine; 2 c. chopped onions; 3 carrots, thinly sliced; 1 c. diced ham; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; salt and pepper to taste; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 2/3 c. dry sherry; 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped fine

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried black beans
6 c. cold water
2 c. dry white wine
2 c. chopped onions
3 carrots, thinly sliced
1 c. diced ham
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. red pepper
salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2/3 c. dry sherry
2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped fine

1
Pick over beans well and wash and drain.
2
Cover with 4 inches of water and soak overnight.
3
Drain beans; discard water.
4
Rinse with fresh water.
5
Cook beans in 6 cups of cold water; bring to boil, partially covered, stirring occasionally.
6
Simmer 2 to 4 hours until tender.
7
After 1 hour of cooking, add onion, carrot, diced ham, lemon juice, red pepper, salt and black pepper, garlic and white wine; also more water if necessary.
8
When done, take out part of mixture and puree.
9
Put back into pot.
10
Add sherry. Sprinkle chopped egg on soup when served.

774

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried black beans, 6 c. cold water, 2 c. dry white wine, 2 c. chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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