Chili Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Chili Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large celery stalk, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 cups water; 1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed in processor; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups water
1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed in processor
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

1
Place beans in large bowl.
2
Pour enough cold water over to cover beans by 2-inches.
3
Let stand overnight.
4
Drain.
5
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
6
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaf; stir to coat with oil.
7
Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and light golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
8
Uncover; add chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute.
9
Add beans, 4 cups water, tomatoes and cayenne; bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
11
Uncover soup; season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
13
Cover and refrigerate.
14
Bring soup to simmer before continuing.)
15
Discard bay leaf.
16
Ladle soup into bowls.
17
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each bowl and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili 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.

Chili Bean Soup

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