multi bean soup recipes

Multi-Bean Soup Recipes

This article on multi-bean soup recipe is especially written for people who are tired of eating the same boring soups and want to include something different in their diet. Here are some healthy and delicious recipes of multi-bean soup...

I don't know about you guys but I just love eating different kinds of bean soups. It's one of the most healthiest food that can be prepared in just few minutes. You just have to throw your favorite ingredients with beans in a slow cooker and after few minutes, you get a hot and steaming bowl of soup. It's always said that dinner should be light, but many people do feel hungry late at night and end up overeating which is not good for the stomach. Bean soups can serve as a perfect food, even for late nights, as they are light on the stomach and can be easily digested. Delicious Soup Recipes There's so much I can say about a simple multi-bean soup recipe. The nutritional value that people get by consuming a hot bowl of multi-bean soup can only be compared to a bowl of fresh vegetables and fruits. Most people are not very fond of multi-bean soups because of the taste factor but once you have a look at these recipes, I'm pretty sure multi-bean soups would be your favorite food. Easy Multi-Bean Soup Ingredients
  • Dried mix beans, 1 pack
  • Chopped celery, 8 stalks
  • Diced onions, 4
  • Minced garlic cloves, 8
  • Olive Oil
  • Peeled and chopped carrots, 9
  • Ham seasoning, 1 tsp
Preparation Soak beans overnight in a covered bowl. Place a large soup pot on a medium flame and add olive oil in it. Let it heat for some minutes and then add the beans, minced garlic and onions. Mix well and after some minutes add carrots and celery. Pour two quarts water and add some ham seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer it for at least 2 hours. Serve hot. Quick Multi-Bean Soup Ingredients
  • Drained black beans, 1 can
  • Drained pinto beans, 1 can
  • Drained kidney beans, 1 can
  • Diced onions, 2
  • Diced tomatoes, 5
  • Chopped green chilies, 7
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Vegetable oil, 2 tsp
  • Chili powder, 2 tsp
  • Chicken broth, 2 cups
Preparation Place a large saucepan on medium heat, add in the onions, chili powder and oil. Cook these items for 5 to 10 minutes. Now add in the tomatoes, beans, chilies and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer it for at least 30 to 40 minutes. Turn off the flame and garnish the soup with cilantro. Ham and Bean Soup Ingredients
  • Smoked ham bone, 1 lbs
  • Dry mixed beans, 1 lbs
  • Large onion chopped, 1
  • Peeled and chopped potatoes, 2
  • Peeled and sliced carrots, 4
  • Crushed garlic cloves, 3
  • Sliced celery stalks, 4
  • Bay leaves, 4
  • Ham soup base, 1 tsp
  • Thyme, ½ tsp
  • Fresh ground pepper, ½ tsp
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
Preparation Soak the beans overnight in a covered pan and don't drain them. In a saucepan add chicken broth, beans with water and bring the mixture to a boil. Now add the ham bone, onions, garlic, thyme, pepper, bay leaves and celery. Lower the heat and cover the pot. Let it simmer for an hour until the ham pieces become tender. Remove the bone from the soup and let it cool. After some time remove all the meat from the bones and add it in the soup. Toss in the potatoes and carrots. Now remove at least a cup of the mixture and add the soup base in it. Mix well and add this mixture back to the soup. Cover the saucepan for at least 40 minutes and let it simmer. Serve hot. Calories Multi-bean soup can serve as a perfect snack at noon and at night. Here's a table on the nutritional information about the multi-bean soup for diet conscious people.
Multi Bean Soup Nutritional Value
Nutritional Element Value
Calories 120
Cholesterol 6.4 mg
Potassium 414.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate 15.3 g
Protein 6.2 g
Total Fat 1.6 g
Not only is a multi-bean soup delicious and healthy, it's also very low on calories. Beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein and also contribute in effective weight loss. So why not make bean soup an important item of your diet?

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