Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. water; 4 oz. dried black beans (1/2 c.); 1 ham bone; 1 medium carrot, sliced; 1 medium celery stalk, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 hot pepper, chopped; 1 small bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 lemon slices; 3 hard-cooked eggs, shredded; 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion; dry white wine (optional)

Servings: persons

3 c. water
4 oz. dried black beans (1/2 c.)
1 ham bone
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium celery stalk, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 hot pepper, chopped
1 small bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
3 lemon slices
3 hard-cooked eggs, shredded
2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
dry white wine (optional)

1
Heat water and beans to boiling in 2-quart saucepan.
2
Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat.
3
Cover and let stand 1 hour.
4
Add ham bone; heat to boiling and reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours (do not boil or beans will burst).
6
Stir in carrot, celery, yellow onion, garlic, hot pepper, bay leaf and salt.
7
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
8
Remove ham bone and bay leaf.
9
Soup can be pressed through food mill or placed in blender container and blended until uniform consistency.
10
Trim ham bone and stir meat into soup.
11
Serve with lemon slice, shredded eggs and chopped red onion.
12
Stir in wine, if desired.

235

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. water, 4 oz. dried black beans (1/2 c.), 1 ham bone, 1 medium carrot, sliced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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