Dad's Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Dad's Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1 ½ cups onions, chopped; 10 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 14 12 ounces beef broth; kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 dash ground red pepper; ¼ cup light sour cream; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

12 ounces Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 ½ cups onions, chopped
10 garlic cloves, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
14 12 ounces beef broth
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 dash ground red pepper
¼ cup light sour cream
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, coarsely chopped

1
Add 1-2 TBSP oil to pan.
2
Brown sausage with onions and garlic.
3
(If you do not have fresh oregano, add 1-2 tsp dried oregano in this step.
4
).
5
Stir in black beans (undrained), broth and crushed fennel seed.
6
( I crush seeds with a mortar and pestle or in the spice grinder.
7
).
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
9
Simmer 15-20 minutes.
10
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
11
Stir in tomatoes and oregano and heat thoroughly.
12
Combine red pepper and sour cream.
13
Top each bowl with a dollop of spiced sour cream.
14
Notes- I use low fat/ low sodium beef broth.
15
Fire roasted diced tomatoes or Rotel tomatoes work wonderfully.
16
I add the tomatoes at the end because I find they break down too much otherwise, if you like your tomatoes more broken down add them with the beans.

722

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 12 ounces Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, 1 ½ cups onions, chopped, 10 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed, and more.

Yes, Dad's 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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Dad's Black Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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