Kidney Bean Soup Recipe

The kidney bean soup is prepared with red kidney beans and is a nutritious soup to be served with a meal. Cooked with tomatoes, onions and garlic with hili powder and lemon juice to taste, the kidney bean soup is filling and can be served as a snack too.This is a special low sugar recipe great for diabetics as well as for people on low carb diet. Adapted from the Lantus book of recipes.

Summary

Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
DishHealthy

Ingredients

 Red kidney beans1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Onions1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm)
 Tomatoes1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), chopped
 Chilli powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Oil1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 61 Calories from Fat 13

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g2.4%

Saturated Fat 0.21 g1.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 73.6 mg3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.5%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 3 g5.3%

Vitamin A 10.4% Vitamin C 16.3%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 4.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash the beans and soak in water overnight.
Next day, drain thoroughly.
Heat oil, add onions and garlic, and fry for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, chilli powder and salt and fry again for 1 minute.
Add beans and 6 cups of water and cook in a pressure cooker till done.
Cool to room temperature and blend in a blender to get a smooth puree.
Do not strain.
Add the lemon juice.
Serve hot with tomatoes, spring onions, capsicum and yellow peppers.
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