Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. black turtle beans; 2 ham hocks; 1/2 lb. thick bacon; 1 1/2 c. celery, onion and carrots, chopped; 1 Tbsp. garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 3 Tbsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsp. lime juice; salt and pepper to taste; 10 c. chicken broth

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1612 kcal · Soups & Stews

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Black Bean Soup – a delicious recipe with black turtle beans, ham hocks, bacon, celery, garlic, bay leaf. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 lb. black turtle beans
2 ham hocks
1/2 lb. thick bacon
1 1/2 c. celery, onion and carrots, chopped
1 Tbsp. garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
3 Tbsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
10 c. chicken broth

1
Soak beans overnight.
2
Saute bacon until crisp.
3
Add chopped veggies.
4
Cook 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin and other spices.
6
Cook 5 minutes.
7
Add beans, ham hocks and broth.
8
Cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
9
Remove ham hocks; pick over and return meat to pot.
10
Add rest of cumin, cayenne and lime juice at end.

1612

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

229

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. black turtle beans, 2 ham hocks, 1/2 lb. thick bacon, 1 1/2 c. celery, onion and carrots, chopped, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1612 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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