Description
15 Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with friends. This hearty soup combines a delightful mix of beans, aromatic vegetables, and savory spices to create a nourishing dish that warms both the body and soul. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping things simple in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 15 bean mix (dried)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the dried beans under cold water. Soak them overnight for optimal texture.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic until softened.
- Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir well.
- Season with cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add bay leaves (remember to remove them before serving).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg