Dians Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Dians Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry black beans; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup finely chopped carrots; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/41/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound smoked ham hocks; Two 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth; 4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; One 14 1/2-ounce can Del Monte Mexican tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Sour cream; Chopped green onions; Finely chopped crisp bacon

Servings: persons

1 pound dry black beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
1/41/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound smoked ham hocks
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
One 14 1/2-ounce can Del Monte Mexican tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Sour cream
Chopped green onions
Finely chopped crisp bacon

1
Place the beans in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Soak the beans overnight.
3
Drain the soaking liquid from the beans.
4
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onions, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
5
Add the garlic, cumin, and pepper flakes, and cook for 30 seconds longer.
6
Add the ham hocks, then stir in the beans, chicken broth, water, and thyme.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
8
Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, and the salt.
9
Simmer, covered, until the beans are very tender, 1 to 2 hours longer.
10
Remove the ham hock and cut the meat from the bones.
11
Discard the skin and bones and return the meat to the pot.
12
With a potato masher, mash some of the solids in the soup to thicken the broth.
13
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.
14
Sprinkle with onions and bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry black beans, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Dians 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.

Dians Black Bean Soup

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