Black Bean Soup (About 9 Cups) Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup (About 9 Cups) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. black turtle beans; 1 1/2 quart. water; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 carrot; 1 onion; 1 potato; 2 stalks celery; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon savory (can omit); 2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Juice of 1 small lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. black turtle beans
1 1/2 quart. water
2 tbsp. oil
1 carrot
1 onion
1 potato
2 stalks celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon savory (can omit)
2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Juice of 1 small lemon

1
Wash black beans and put them in a kettle with water and 1 Tbsp.
2
oil Cover tightly, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 1/2 hrs or possibly so, till beans are quite tender.
3
Chop the onion and saute/fry in the remaining 1 Tbsp.
4
oil till soft.
5
Chop the celery.
6
Grate potato and carrot on large grater.
7
Add in celery, potato and carrot to onion and cook over medium heat for several min, stirring all the while.
8
Add in the vegetables to the beans, along with the seasonings, in the last hour of their cooking.
9
Include garlic if you like.
10
Bring the soup to a boil and lower the heat to simmer till the beans and vegetables are done.
11
Add in the lemon juice when the soup has finished cooking.

231

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. black turtle beans, 1 1/2 quart. water, 2 tbsp. oil, 1 carrot, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup (About 9 Cups) Recipe 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!