Source: eko-food.ruRed beans are firm, resilient, hold their shape well, and look great in any dish. That's why red bean soups are so popular among first courses. We've gathered 15 of the best recipes, tried and tested over time!
1. Chicken and Red Bean Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruWe recommend adding thyme, oregano, rosemary, or cilantro.
You will need: 200g red beans, 2 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 chicken breast, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans for an hour and a half, then boil for about an hour until tender. Add the potatoes. While they are cooking, sauté the onion with grated carrots and chicken pieces. Add the sautéed vegetables and spices to the pot, reduce heat, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
2. Red Bean and Meat Soup
Source: legkovmeste.ruWe suggest using pork because it's softer, but beef will also work.
You will need: 150g red beans, 170g pork, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 liters water, spices.
Preparation: Cover the meat with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and add the beans (soaked overnight). Simmer the soup for half an hour. In the meantime, dice all the vegetables into medium cubes. Add them to the soup, cook for 15 minutes, season, and leave on the stove for another 5 minutes.
3. Red Bean and Pasta Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruTry soaking and boiling the beans until tender in advance.
You will need: 100g red beans, 1 potato, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 200ml tomato juice, 50g pasta, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them together. Pour in the tomato juice, simmer for a couple of minutes, add diced potatoes, and cover with water. Season the soup, add the carrots and bell pepper, and after 5-10 minutes, add the pasta. Cook until the pasta is done.
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4. Red Bean Soup with Mushroom Broth
Source: m.povar.ruDried wild mushrooms are essential.
You will need: 1 can red beans, 50g dried mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp butter, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Pour hot water over the mushrooms for 20 minutes, chop them, return them to the pot, and dilute the mushroom broth with regular broth or water. Finely chop and sauté the onion in butter, mix with flour, and add to the pot. Add spices, and after 15 minutes, add the beans. Simmer briefly and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
5. Meatless Red Bean Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruTry this excellent lean recipe!
You will need: 100g red beans, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes, 3 mushrooms, 1 tomato, spices, 1.2 liters water.
Preparation: Boil the beans in advance. Dice all vegetables and mushrooms. Sauté the onion with carrots, then add the mushrooms, and a little later, the potatoes. Mix the vegetables, add the beans, cover with water, and immediately add the tomatoes. After 5-7 minutes, season the soup, and after another 5-7 minutes, remove from heat.
6. Rice and Red Bean Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruIf you're using brown or unpolished rice, note that it takes longer to cook.
You will need: 50g red beans, 70g rice, 120g bell pepper, 60g carrots, 150g canned tomatoes, 3 tsp tomato paste, 90g onion, 1 liter water, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot and sauté them directly in the pot. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, and tomato paste, pour in boiling water, and mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes after boiling, then add the cooked beans. Season the soup and remove from heat after a couple of minutes.
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7. Red Bean and Fish Soup
Source: osetinskie-avdeevskie.ruFeel free to use inexpensive white fish, like hake or pollock.
You will need: 600g fish, 2 liters broth, 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 5 tomatoes, 600g canned red beans, spices and herbs, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Season the fish with spices, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, and after 10 minutes, cut into large pieces. Finely dice the vegetables and sauté them all together with spices.
Finally, add tomatoes and herbs, simmer for 10 minutes, and then add the beans. Pour in the broth, simmer for 10 minutes after boiling, and at the very end, add the separately fried fish.
8. Tomato Red Bean Soup
Source: wpten.ruThick, beautiful, and very aromatic!
You will need: 2 cans red beans, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 750ml water, 1 celery stalk, 150g cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 40g vermicelli, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop carrots, celery, and onion in a blender and lightly sauté them with spices until soft. Add tomato paste, beans, and halved cherry tomatoes, pour in boiling water, and simmer for 5 minutes after boiling. At the very end, add vermicelli and cook until done.
9. Cheesy Red Bean Soup
Source: freefoto.caAn unusual recipe you'll surely try for the first time.
You will need: 2 cans red beans, 150g processed cheese, 2 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 1 onion, spices, herbs, 300ml white wine, garlic.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables with garlic and sauté them over medium heat. Pour in the wine and simmer until soft, about 10 more minutes. Dissolve the processed cheese in 1.5 liters of boiling water and pour this cheesy broth over the vegetables. Simmer the soup for 20 minutes, add the beans, and after another 5 minutes, remove from heat.
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10. Red Bean and Egg Soup
Source: foodfeast.ruEgg thickens the soup and gives it an interesting texture.
You will need: 1 can red beans, 3 eggs, 1 red onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 liter water, 60g celery root, spices.
Preparation: Dice the onion, celery, and bell pepper finely, sauté until soft, and season. Add the beans, cover with water, and simmer for half an hour. Pour the eggs into the soup, mix thoroughly, and leave covered for another 15 minutes.
11. Red Bean and Mushroom Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruOnly two main ingredients – and the soup turns out amazing!
You will need: 2 cans red beans, 400g mushrooms, garlic, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Pour the beans into a pot along with their liquid, add 1-1.5 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Slice the mushrooms and sauté them with garlic. Add the mushrooms, spices, and chopped herbs to the soup, and heat everything together for a little longer.
12. Zucchini and Red Bean Soup
Source: cookpad.comAnother option for a lean vegetable soup.
You will need: 1 cup red beans, 300g zucchini, 100g potatoes, 1 celery stalk, 1 carrot, garlic and spices.
Preparation: Soak and boil the beans almost until done in advance. Dice the vegetables into uniform cubes, and finely chop the garlic. Cover everything except the zucchini with water, add the beans, and simmer for 15-20 minutes after boiling. Mash some of the beans and potatoes directly in the pot. Finally, add the zucchini and simmer for another couple of minutes.
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13. Red Bean and Pearl Barley Soup
Source: rybalka2.ruItalian or French herbs would be a great aromatic addition here.
You will need: 250g pearl barley, 0.5 can red beans, half a parsley root and celery root, 1 liter water, 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Cover the pearl barley with water or broth and simmer for 15 minutes. Add diced potatoes, and after 10-15 minutes, add the sautéed roots, carrots, and onion. At the very end, add the beans and spices, and after 5 minutes, remove the soup from the stove.
14. Red Bean and Cabbage Soup
Source: zen.yandex.ruA few spoons of curry and chili pepper will harmoniously fit into this recipe.
You will need: 1 cup red beans, 1 onion, 300g cabbage, 1 carrot, 4 potatoes, 1 liter water, 300g tomatoes, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 chili pepper, 1.5 tsp curry, spices, garlic.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight in advance and boil until tender. Finely chop the carrot, onion, chili, and garlic, and sauté them all together. Add diced potatoes, simmer for 5 minutes, and then add the shredded cabbage.
After another 5-7 minutes, season the vegetables, cover with water, and simmer until soft. Separately add peeled chopped tomatoes and cooked beans, mix, heat everything together, and sprinkle the soup with chopped cilantro.
15. Red Bean and Lentil Soup
Source: fb.ruFor aesthetic appeal, we also recommend using red lentils.
You will need: 1 liter broth, 1 cup lentils, 1 cup canned red beans, 450g canned tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 carrots, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and sauté the onion with carrots until soft, then season them and simmer for another minute. Add lentils, water, and tomatoes, simmer the soup for 40 minutes over low heat, and add the beans 10 minutes before the end. Finally, season to taste again.