Cajun Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Cajun Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans, dried; 1 1/2 pounds ham hock; 1 1/2 quarts water; 1/4 cup onions dried, minced; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup green bell peppers minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground

Servings: persons

1 pound black beans, dried
1 1/2 pounds ham hock
1 1/2 quarts water
1/4 cup onions dried, minced
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup green bell peppers minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground

1
In large kettle, combine beans, ham hock and water.
2
Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer covered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
3
Stir frequently and add more water if necessary to cover beans.
4
To test for doneness, remove a few beans from kettle with a slotted spoon and blow on them.
5
Skins will pop open when beans are cooked.
6
Remove ham hock.
7
Chop meat from bones, discarding fat and bones.
8
Add meat to soup.
9
Stir in minced onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, green pepper, chili powder, salt and cumin.
10
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
11
Remove 3/4 of soup and puree in blender or processor.
12
Stir puree back into remaining beans.
13
If necessary, add water or chicken broth to obtain desired thickness.
14
Serve with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, minced chives or chopped eggs.

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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, 1 1/2 pounds ham hock, 1 1/2 quarts water, 1/4 cup onions dried, minced, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Black Bean Soup

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