Chilean Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Chilean Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large carrot, grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or Chilean aji de color); 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini are best); 2 cups water (or as much as desired according to your liking of thickness of soup); 2 (12 ounce) boxes frozen squash; salt, to taste; kielbasa (optional) or other sausage (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or Chilean aji de color)
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini are best)
2 cups water (or as much as desired according to your liking of thickness of soup)
2 (12 ounce) boxes frozen squash
salt, to taste
kielbasa (optional) or other sausage (optional)

1
Heat oil on medium to low heat in skillet. Add onion, garlic, carrots, oregano and paprika and saute gently for 15 minutes until well-cooked and soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Place beans in a large soup pot. Add water... at least enough water to cover the beans.
3
Defrost squash in microwave enough to remove it from box. Add the squash to the pot with beans.
4
Cover pot, stirring as squash defrosts into the soup. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Water may need to be added during cooking.
5
Add sauteed onion mixture to the pot.
6
Remove about 1/2 of the mixture with a slotted spoon, place in a large bowl and set aside. With the remaining contents in the pot, blend with hand blender (or used blender or potato masher). Add this mixture back to the pot and stir.
7
Stir and salt to taste.
8
Saute sausage if desired. You can put it in the soup or serve on side for sausage lovers, giving vegetarians an option with the soup.
9
Serve with bread or rolls.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 large carrot, grated, and more.

Yes, Chilean 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.

Chilean Bean Soup

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