Beans are a very cheap and delicious ingredient that can be used in almost any meal.There is nothing that will warm you up more than a big bowl of soup.You can have a delicious bean soup for any occasion by making it yourself.
Step 1: Over a medium heat, cook some olive oil in a saucepan.
Place the olive oil in the large saucepan over a medium heat.The oil can be easily moved around the bottom of the saucepan when it warms up.You can use vegetable or canola cooking oil here, but it may not taste the same.If you don't like the taste of olive oil, use something else.If you wait for the oil to heat up, you can begin cutting up the vegetables in the next few steps.
Step 2: Add onions and garlic to the pot.
The onions should be on the chopping board.Cut them in half lengthways, peel away the outer layers, and use a knife to dice them.Peel and dice 2 cloves of garlic and place them in a saucepan with hot oil to begin sauteing.There are many ways to cut onion and garlic.Pick an easy method that works for you.
Step 3: Take 2 sticks of celery and slice them.
Place the 2 sticks of celery on the chopping board.If you want to cut the sticks into smaller pieces, line them up and use a knife.The onion, garlic, and oil should be added to the pan.If you don't like the taste of the soup, you can leave it out.
Step 4: Bell peppers can be used in a soup.
Bell peppers or capsicum can be added to the soup to make it more spicy.Add the bell peppers to the saucepan with the dice and cook.The green and red bell peppers can be chopped in the same way.Add some finely diced chili peppers to your soup to get even more of a kick.Add the fresh red chili pepper to the saucepan with the other ingredients.
Step 5: You can mix in any vegetables you want.
One of the great things about soup is that it is easy to modify and difficult to mess with.Chop up any other vegetables you have in your kitchen and add them to the soup.Adding mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, and peas to the soup would be great.If you want to see how it tastes, add whatever you have on hand.
Step 6: The vegetables should be cooked for 10 to 15 minutes.
Use a spoon to stir the vegetables in the pot to make sure they cook evenly.When the onion is translucent and the vegetables are fragrant, let them saute for 10 to 15 minutes.The whole dish will taste better if the vegetables are sauted first.If you are short on time, you can cook them in a saucepan with all the other ingredients.After 10 to 15 minutes, the vegetables should be soft and vibrant.The more fragrant aroma of vegetables is a good sign that they are ready.
Step 7: Add seasonings you like.
As with any dish, you should cook it with salt and pepper.Sprinkle over some salt and black pepper and stir to combine.If you want to add other flavors to the soup, mix them in now.If you want a little aromatic freshness, try mixing in 6 grams of herbs.Add in 2 grams of chili powder or cayenne pepper to make it even more spicy.You can add smoked paprika to your soup for a smoky flavor.
Step 8: There are 2 cans of beans in the saucepan.
You can use almost any type of bean you want for a bean soup.Pour 2 cans of canned beans into a saucepan and stir to combine.It is possible to use dried beans that have soaked first.Put 1 cup of dried beans in enough water to cover them for 2 minutes, then leave them to soak for an hour.If you have the easiest access, use whichever type of bean you like the most.
Step 9: The stock should be added to the pot.
The stock will help build the flavors of the soup, as well as giving the beans something to cook in.Whatever stock you have on hand, add around 2 cups of it.You can use beef stock or even water instead of chicken and vegetable stock.Adding different types of stock will give you a slightly more complex flavor in your soup.You can use a combination of chicken and vegetable stock.Soup is very easy to modify and difficult to mess with, so you can come up with different flavors to complement the beans.
Step 10: A meatier soup can be made with diced ham or bacon.
Chop up ham, fried bacon, cooked sausage, or any other meat you can get your hands on if you want some extra flavor in your soup.Put something over the top of your soup.Another point is to make your soup your own.Leftover chicken, beef, lamb, ham, meatballs, and anything else can add more flavor to the soup.Take 125 g to 175 g of diced meat and use it.You can add more or less depending on what you want your soup to be.If you don't want to add meat to your soup, you can skip this step.
Step 11: Bring the soup to a boil and cook it for 40 minutes.
Give the soup a good final stir to make sure all of the ingredients are put together.Bring the soup to a boil and reduce the heat.If you want to cook the beans, cover it and leave it for 40 minutes.If you want a thicker soup, remove the lid after 40 minutes and let it cook for another 10 minutes.A thicker, heartier soup will result from this.
Step 12: The soup should be blended to your liking.
Once you have given the soup enough time to cook, take it off the heat.Blending some of the beans and other ingredients can be accomplished with a hand or stick blender.It will be a little more smooth.The thicker your soup is, the smoother it will be.For a thinner soup with more chunks, blend the soup for a few seconds.You can blend it for a very thin soup.If you prefer your soup to be thick and creamy, blend it until all of the beans have been processed and the soup becomes creamy.If you don't have a stick or hand, you can pour your soup into a jug of a standard kitchen blender.Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to work in batches.
Step 13: Extra richness can be added by adding milk or cream.
If you want your soup to be a little richer or creamier, measure out roughly 2 cup (120 ml) of milk or cream and pour into the soup.For a richer soup, mix it thoroughly.You can skip this step if you want to keep the recipe vegan.The same amount of yogurt or sour cream could be used for extra thickness.This will impart the flavor of your yogurt or sour cream into the soup.Leave sour cream, yogurt, milk, or cream out of this dish if you don't like it.
Step 14: Add some eggs to the soup.
Once you have blended the soup to your desired consistency, place it back over a medium heat and bring it to a boil.Break the eggs into smaller pieces so that they can be submerged in the soup.Leave the eggs to cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the whites are cooked.Put the eggs on top of the soup when serving.The soup will look and taste incredible when you pierce the yolk.Break the eggs one at a time and place them in a small bowl.Carefully pour the eggs into the soup.As you transfer the eggs to the saucepan, this will help keep them together.
Step 15: You can serve the soup with bread or tortillas.
While the soup is hot to serve, spoon it into a large bowl.It's a good idea to eat it with some freshly cooked bread or tortillas that have been warmed up.You can store the soup in the fridge for up to 3 days.