Night Crossing Soup (Pressure Cooker) Recipe

Name: Night Crossing Soup (Pressure Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried kidney beans; 1/2 cup dried black beans; 1/2 cup dried pinto bean; 1/2 cup dried navy beans; 1/4 cup barley; 1/4 cup lentils; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to taste); 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock); 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced; Garnish; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup dried black beans
1/2 cup dried pinto bean
1/2 cup dried navy beans
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup lentils
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
Garnish
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1
Soak beans in fresh water for a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight, adding more water as needed to keep them covered.
2
Drain.
3
In a pressure cooker, saute onions and garlic in olive oil.
4
Add herbs and spices and saute for an additional minute.
5
Add stock, maple syrup, jalapeno. beans, barley and lentils.
6
Place lid on pressure cooker and bring pot up to pressure (following manufacturers recommendations).
7
Cook for 17 minutes on low heat.
8
Turn off heat and allow to cool until pressure has dropped and lid can be removed.
9
Stir in tomatoes and sausage and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
10
Serve with garnishes and cornbread.

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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

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried kidney beans, 1/2 cup dried black beans, 1/2 cup dried pinto bean, 1/2 cup dried navy beans, and more.

Yes, Night Crossing Soup (Pressure Cooker) 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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Night Crossing Soup (Pressure Cooker)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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