Texas Two Bean Soup Recipe
π Cook Time: 1 hour
π Prep Time: 15 minutes
π Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
π½ Servings: 6
Description:
Warm up your weeknights with this hearty Texas Two Bean Soup recipe, a delightful combination of flavors that’s sure to please your taste buds. Loaded with black beans and black-eyed peas, simmered in a savory broth with a hint of barbecue sauce, this stove-top soup is both comforting and nutritious. Garnish with crunchy tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream for a satisfying finish!
Ingredients:
- 2 onions
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 fresh chili pepper, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 2 cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Crushed tortilla chips, for garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a soup pot, combine the onions and garlic with the olive oil and salt.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, fresh chili pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, and black pepper. SautΓ© for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in the water and add the diced tomatoes. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the drained black-eyed peas, black beans, and barbecue sauce. Mix well, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crushed tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 275.9
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 527.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.4g
- Sugars: 9.4g
- Protein: 12.3g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this soup by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
- Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal. Enjoy the flavors of Texas in every spoonful!
