best black bean soup

Name: Best Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) dried celery leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) beef base or bouillon; 1 teaspoon(s) ground oregano; 2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated minced garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground chipotle pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) jalapeno bacon salt; 1 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste; 2 can(s) black beans, seasoned; 1 can(s) refried black beans; 1 can(s) beef broth; 1/2 cup(s) sangria

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Tam D

The Dalles, OR

Updated on Dec 10, 2013

I've tried several versions of black bean soup, but this one had the best balance of flavors, and I think it's a keeper :) I love this soup because it's healthy and nutritious, super-fast and easy -- with great flavor, that's a winning combination!

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried celery leaves
1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon
1 teaspoon ground oregano
2 teaspoons dehydrated minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon jalapeno bacon salt
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 cans black beans, seasoned
1 can refried black beans
1 can beef broth
1/2 cup sangria

How To Make best black bean soup

Step 1

Saute chopped onion in olive oil and butter, in a 4 qt. dutch oven, on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally.

Step 2

When it has good color (10-15 min.), stir in tomato paste and cook a minute or two, stirring often.
Step 3

Add the beef base and spices, and cook another minute or two, stirring often.
Step 4

Stir in the broth. Add the beans and the wine.
Step 5

Bring to slow boil, covered, stirring often.
Step 6

Blend in the refried beans. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
Step 7

NOTES: You may serve with a garnish of sour cream or shredded cheese and chopped green olives, if you want to make it extra special, but it's perfect without the fuss :) I like full flavor and spice, but not a lot of heat. This recipe is spicy without being hot. If you want a version with meat, cut up some dried chorizo sausage and add it after the onion is cooked, with the tomato paste. I use J&D brand bacon salt -- it's amazing! You can get it from your grocery store, from their website, or from Amazon.com.
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