Creole Style Black Bean Soup (Soupe de haricots noirs à la créole)
This Soupe de haricots noirs à la créole, or Creole Style Black Bean Soup, is a classic dish from French Guianan cuisine. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and soak them in water overnight.
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and paprika. Cook for a few minutes.
- Drain the soaked black beans and add them to the pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Large pot Spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Creole Style Black Bean Soup with a side of crusty bread or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can garnish the soup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving.
Cost
$10