Bountiful Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Bountiful Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans dried; 4 quarts chicken broth; 1 bunch celery with leaves, chopped; 1 pound carrots peeled and chopped; 2 large onions chopped; 1 each lemon zest grated; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large lemon sliced

Servings: persons

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Place beans in large saucepan.
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Add enough water to cover beans by 1 inch.
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Bring to boil over high heat.
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Boil 1 minute.
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Remove pan from heat; cover tightly and let stand 1 hour.
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(Or soak beans overnight in large bowl with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.)
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Drain.
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Combine beans in 5-quart Dutch oven or soup kettle with chicken broth, celery, carrots, onions, and lemon zest.
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Bring to boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is just below surface of beans and ingredients are very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
11
Using slotted spoon, transfer soup solids in batches to food processor and puree.
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Transfer puree to large bowl and add cooking liquid.
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(Or puree solids and liquids together in blender.
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Or force soup through coarse sieve or pass it through food mill, discarding skins.)
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Return soup to Dutch oven.
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Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until heated through.
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Place lemon quarter in bottom of each bowl.
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Pour in soup and serve immediately.
19
Makes about 3 quarts of 10 to 12 servings.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound black beans dried, 4 quarts chicken broth, 1 bunch celery with leaves, chopped, 1 pound carrots peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Bountiful 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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Bountiful Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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