Vegetarian (Or Not) Black Bean Soup #1 Recipe

Name: Vegetarian (Or Not) Black Bean Soup #1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced small and NOT drained; 0.5 (12 ounce) cancheap beer (It can be any kind, non-alcoholic, or club soda if you are stongly opposed to cooking with alcohol.); ½ cup brown rice (IF vegetarian) or ½ cup barley (IF vegetarian); 12-1 lb ground round (obviously if non-veg); ¾ cup diced celery; ¾ cup finely chopped carrot; 1 medium parsnip, finely chopped (IF vegetarian); 2 tablespoons olive oil (if vegetarian); 12 medium onion, chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 bay leaf; any kind hot pepper (optional); 1 knorr vegetable bouillon cubes or 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced small and NOT drained
0.5 (12 ounce) cancheap beer (It can be any kind, non-alcoholic, or club soda if you are stongly opposed to cooking with alcohol.)
½ cup brown rice (IF vegetarian) or ½ cup barley (IF vegetarian)
12-1 lb ground round (obviously if non-veg)
¾ cup diced celery
¾ cup finely chopped carrot
1 medium parsnip, finely chopped (IF vegetarian)
2 tablespoons olive oil (if vegetarian)
12 medium onion, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 bay leaf
any kind hot pepper (optional)
1 knorr vegetable bouillon cubes or 1 beef bouillon cube
1 teaspoon black pepper

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["Empty the canned beans into dutch oven.", "Use the beer or other liquid to ""swish"" around and get all the bean paste out from the bottom of the cans (that is essential!)", "& add to the pot.", "Add the rice or barley to the pot now.", "If NOT vegetarian: brown the ground round with the minced garlic & chopped onion then add to the pot of beans.", "If vegetarian: saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until onion starts becoming translucent.", "Then add to the pot.", "Add the tomatoes, parsnips, carrots, celery, bay leaf, hot peppers, bouillon, beer and black pepper to the pot.", "Bring to a boil, cover and turn heat down to low.", "Cook 20 minutes.", "Take the lid off, stir, sample and make sure the grain (if veg) is done; if so, now is the time to add salt if needed.", "I have found, for myself, it is not necessary to add any.", "If not completely done to your liking, put the lid back on and cook an additional 5 minutes.", "Take the lid off, stir and sample again.", "If still not done to your liking, Repeat the last step.", "Otherwise, if done --.", "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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced small and NOT drained, 0.5 (12 ounce) cancheap beer (It can be any kind, non-alcoholic, or club soda if you are stongly opposed to cooking with alcohol.), ½ cup brown rice (IF vegetarian) or ½ cup barley (IF vegetarian), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian (Or Not) Black Bean Soup #1 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian (Or Not) Black Bean Soup #1

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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