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Strong and nutritious bean soup is not only delicious but also an incredibly healthy first course.
Beans are rich in vitamins, amino acids and fiber, trace elements. And protein, which is in large quantities, is part of the product and is absorbed by our body better than animal protein. Note that even after heat treatment, the beans do not lose their useful properties, which means that a portion of hot freshly prepared bean soup will be very useful at the dinner table.
You can use different types of beans for cooking - beans, green beans and canned beans. Accordingly, the cooking time of the soup will depend on the option you choose.
Cooking bean soup it is not difficult at all, but remember that dried red or white beans require pre-soaking, which means you have to take care of it in advance. A dish of canned beans does not taste worse than bean soup, but requires a minimum of effort and time.
Beans are in perfect harmony with other products, so there are many recipes for bean soup - with vegetables, meat, cheese, mushrooms, sausages, cereals or seafood.
Choose your favorite at the moment and do not doubt - the dish will definitely appeal to your loved ones, no matter how picky.
Red bean soup in 2 delicious variants - for vegetarians and carnivores
Red beans - 300 g
Vegetable oil (olive oil) - 2 tbsp.
Carrots - 1 pc.
Celery root - to taste
Potatoes - 1 pc.
Onions - 1 pc.
Garlic - 2-3 cloves
Any vegetable broth - 0.5 liters.
Lemon juice
Greens, spices - to taste
Red beans contain many vitamins - B vitamins and vitamin C. In this bean is collected half of Mendeleev's table, as well as a lot of fiber. Thus, preparing red bean soup, you can eat not only delicious food, but also fill your body with vitamins. If you are fasting or a fan of vegetarian cuisine, then red beans should be present in your diet, as it is a complete source of protein. To prepare the soup you can use not only dry and fresh beans, but also canned. Experimenting with different products, red bean vegetable soup will be unique every time.
Preparation steps
Knowing all the benefits of this vitamin soup, you can start to you prepare a healthy and delicious red bean soup. If you have decided to cook bean soup, then you need to soak it in advance, ideally for 6-8 hours. Fill the already soaked beans with water in a ratio of 1 liter of water per 300 g of beans. Add bay leaf, black pepper and simmer until beans are soft.
Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables. Peel and finely chop the potatoes and other vegetables. If you want the soup to be more spicy, you have to crush the garlic, if not - just chop finely.
Once all the vegetables are chopped, they should be stewed for 5-10 minutes. The main thing is to remember to stir from time to time. Add your favorite spices and salt. Add the stewed vegetables to the prepared beans. Pour the pre-prepared vegetable broth and a little lemon juice. Cook over low heat until the beans are fully cooked.
Bean soup with meat
Meat of your choice - 400-500 g
Water - 4 liters
Beans (white + colored) - 1 tsp.
Potatoes - 4 pcs.
carrots
onions
Tomato (the more ripe, the better) - 2 pcs.
Spices and greens
Because this one recipe for bean soup is based on meat broth, the calorie content of this dish will increase significantly.
Soaked beans reduce cooking time and reduce the oligosaccharides contained in beans and lead to gas formation.
Put the meat in water and place it on the stove.
Do not forget to remove the foam formed during cooking.
Wash the beans at least twice and add it to the meat. Boil for about an hour. Reduce the heat, excessive bubbling will make the broth cloudy and unappetizing.
Peel and slice the potatoes, add them to the soup.
Make a classic stuffing with onions and carrots. While the vegetables are simmering, grate the tomatoes on a coarse grater. Once the onion acquires a beautiful golden color, add the freshly prepared tomato juice. Stir and simmer for a few more minutes.
Add them to the pan at bean soup. Add your favorite spices, try if there is enough salt and cover.
Allow the bean soup to simmer a bit and add the chopped greens.
Enjoy your meal!
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