Smokey Black Bean & the Bandit Soup Recipe

Name: Smokey Black Bean & the Bandit Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 slices bacon, chopped; 2 onions, minced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded & minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded & minced; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced; 3 garlic cloves, pressed and minced; 1 34 quarts chicken stock; 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight then drained; 1 ham hock; 1 ham steak (smoked, trimmed of fat & chopped); 2 chipotle peppers, seeded & minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 3 bay leaves; ¼ cup molasses; salt & pepper, to taste; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained & rinsed (optional); guacamole and pico de gallo (optional)

Servings: persons

6 -8 slices bacon, chopped
2 onions, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded & minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded & minced
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced
3 garlic cloves, pressed and minced
1 34 quarts chicken stock
1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight then drained
1 ham hock
1 ham steak (smoked, trimmed of fat & chopped)
2 chipotle peppers, seeded & minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
3 bay leaves
¼ cup molasses
salt & pepper, to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained & rinsed (optional)
guacamole and pico de gallo (optional)

1
Heat bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes.
2
Transfer bacon to a bowl lined with paper towels.
3
Reserve the bacon fat for the next step!
4
Saute the onions, red and green peppers and jalapeno in bacon fat until tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Add garlic; cook 2-3 minutes more on medium heat.
6
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
7
Add the drained black beans, the cooked onion/pepper mixture and the cooked, crumbled bacon.
8
Stir, then add the ham hock, ham steak, chipotle pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander, bay leaves, molasses and salt & pepper.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer over for low heat for 2-3 hours, uncovered.
10
Stir occasionally and test the seasonings after the first 90 minutes.
11
If desired, puree the two cans of rinsed black beans in a food processor.
12
Fold this into the soup one scoop at a time to adjust thickness.
13
Add as little or as much as you prefer.
14
Simmer until hot for 30 minutes more.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 slices bacon, chopped, 2 onions, minced, 1 green bell pepper, seeded & minced, 1 red bell pepper, seeded & minced, and more.

Yes, Smokey Black Bean & the Bandit 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.

Smokey Black Bean & the Bandit Soup

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