Old-Fashioned Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black turtle bean, soaked overnight; 1 ham bone or 1 ham hock; 6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 bay leaf; salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black turtle bean, soaked overnight
1 ham bone or 1 ham hock
6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)

1
Combine the drained beans, ham bone or hock, and broth in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until boiling, about 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, garlic, and celery and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add to the cooker along with the marjoram and bay leaf. Cover, turn the cooker to Low, and cook the soup for 7 to 8 hours.
3
Stir in the salt, pepper, and sherry, cover, and continue to cook on Low 15 minutes longer.
4
Discard the bay leaf and ham bone, returning any bits of meat left on the bone to the soup. Puree in batches in a food processor or in the cooker with a handheld immersion blender. Taste to adjust the seasonings. Add some boiling water to thin, if desired. Ladle into soup bowls and serve hot.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black turtle bean, soaked overnight, 1 ham bone or 1 ham hock, 6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups water, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Black Bean Soup

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