South African Sugar Bean Soup Recipe

Name: South African Sugar Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups speckled sugar beans; water to cover; 2 pounds bone-in beef chuck, cut into chunks; 4 large onions, thickly sliced; 1 cube beef bouillon; 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water; 3/4 cup red wine; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 packet dry oxtail soup mix; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups speckled sugar beans
water to cover
2 pounds bone-in beef chuck, cut into chunks
4 large onions, thickly sliced
1 cube beef bouillon
2 1/2 tablespoons hot water
3/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 packet dry oxtail soup mix
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

1
Place sugar beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Combine beef chuck and onions in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until beef is tender and falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hour. Transfer beef to a cutting board; discard bones and cut beef into bite-size pieces. Place onions in a bowl.
3
Pour sugar beans and their soaking water into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, adding more water if needed, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in beef pieces and onions; bring soup to a boil.
4
Dissolve beef bouillon cube in 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water in a bowl. Stir in wine, tomato paste, dry soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Gradually mix into the boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 1/2 cups speckled sugar beans, water to cover, 2 pounds bone-in beef chuck, cut into chunks, 4 large onions, thickly sliced, and more.

Yes, South African Sugar 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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South African Sugar Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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