Hearty Whole Mung Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Whole Mung Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole mung beans, picked over, washed, and drained; 4 cups water; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 chilies, finely chopped (seeds removed, if desired); 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 cups cooked ham, diced; 10 ounces frozen spinach (thawing is not necessary); salt and pepper, to taste (I don't find it needs any); Tabasco sauce, passed at table (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups whole mung beans, picked over, washed, and drained
4 cups water
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 chilies, finely chopped (seeds removed, if desired)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked ham, diced
10 ounces frozen spinach (thawing is not necessary)
salt and pepper, to taste (I don't find it needs any)
Tabasco sauce, passed at table (optional)

1
Place beans in a large pot and add 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or as long as needed until the marjority of the beans pop their skins and the water is absorbed (if your water cooks out and the beans are not cooked, simply add more water as needed and continue cooking until beans burst; it is better to overcook than undercook, but in any event, continue cooking until the water is all absorbed).
3
Meanwhile, saute garlic, chilis and onion in olive oil until the onion softens, about 5 minutes; set aside.
4
When the beans have burst and the water has cooked off, add the chicken stock to the beans and bring to a boil.
5
Add the onion mixture, ham, and spinach to the pot; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 cups whole mung beans, picked over, washed, and drained, 4 cups water, 4 garlic cloves, finely minced, 2 chilies, finely chopped (seeds removed, if desired), and more.

Yes, Hearty Whole Mung 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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Hearty Whole Mung Bean Soup

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