Bean Soup Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time2 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Beans2 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 tablespoons finely cut onion
 2 tablespoons finely cut bacon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Thyme1 Teaspoon
 Flour3 Tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a bowl, soak the beans. This has to be done overnight.

MAKING
2)Drain and transfer the beans into a saucepan. Pour in 6 cups of boiling water into it. Simmer for 2 hours till the beans become soft.
3)As the beans cook, heat some oil in a frying pan.
4)Sauté onions and bacon they turn light brown.
5) Transfer the sautéed onions and bacon to the beans towards the end of the cooking time. Season the soup with salt, pepper, parsley and thyme.
6) Using the back of a spoon, mash the beans. Add in the flour that was mixed with some cold water. Boil for a further 5 minutes and remove from heat.

SERVING
7) Serve hot in soup bowls.
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