"George'S At The Cove" Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: "George'S At The Cove" Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 cup broccoli stem, peeled and diced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 4 cups chicken stock, hot; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (I like Cholula); 1 cup diced smoked chicken (recipe follows); 1 cup cooked black beans; 1 cup broccoli floret; 2 cups heavy cream; salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with a small amount of warm water (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup broccoli stem, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken stock, hot
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (I like Cholula)
1 cup diced smoked chicken (recipe follows)
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup broccoli floret
2 cups heavy cream
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with a small amount of warm water (optional)

1
In 1/4 cup butter, saute carrots, onion, celery and broccoli stems for 5 minutes.
2
Add thyme, oregano and basil; saute 5 minutes more.
3
Add wine and deglaze pan.
4
Add hot chicken stock and reduce by one-third.
5
Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, smoked chicken, beans and broccoli florets; simmer 5 minutes.
6
Add cream, simmer 5 minutes more and season to taste (thicken with cornstarch if desired).
7
Drop in remaining butter, piece by piece, stirring until melted and serve immediately.
8
Smoked Chicken: On a covered grill, slightly smoke boneless chicken, cooking to medium rare (about 30 minutes).
9
Chef Meskan uses applewood chips and does not allow the grill to become too hot.

1277

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup diced carrot, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, "George'S At The Cove" 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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"George'S At The Cove" Black Bean Soup

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