Black Bean Soup
by Marilyn Barner of Belle Plaine, Kan. Black beans, ground beef, and sausage are given an added kick with an unusual spice regime--a regime which Barner said she "toned down" for her family.
"The Black Bean Soup is one of the best," Barner said. "If I remember correctly, I have changed the quantity of the spices to tone it down some as it is a very spicy soup. It is very adaptable and can be adjusted to your family's taste."
The recipe came to Barner via her middle daughter's father-in-law, Bob Happy. Happy and his wife owned and operated Happy's Restaurant in Belle Plaine, Kan. , for many years she said, and when they retired, the Black Bean Soup recipe was a must-have.
"I wouldn't call cooking a hobby of mine, but a necessary job that I enjoy," Barner says. "I prepare a noon meal for my husband, our son-in-law and grandson, and any workers who are helping out on the farm."
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 1
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
contains red meat
shellfish free
dairy free
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 small package black beans
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. sausage
- 1/2 bunch celery chopped
- 2 cups onions chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- dash cayenne pepper
- Carbohydrate 37.072340048842 g
- Cholesterol 317.514659 mg
- Fat 95.8414656326443 g
- Fiber 7.12905018141479 g
- Protein 83.760580116243 g
- Saturated Fat 33.96767664569 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (1026g)
- Sodium 2391.99221938192 mg
- Sugar 29.9432898674272 g
- Trans Fat 10.4628694819611 g
- Calories 1355 calories
Cook black beans according to package directions. Brown ground beef and sausage. Drain. Sauté celery and onions in small amount of meat grease. Add meats, celery, onions, broth, basil, Cajun seasoning, pepper and cayenne pepper to the bean mixture. Simmer on top of stove at least 30 minutes. Some water or more beef broth may be added if needed. Serve with your choice of crackers. Note: This soup can be made with all ground beef instead of sausage.
