Black Bean Soup

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: First Night In New Apartment

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (264)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(264)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

10 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, drained but not rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch cilantro
juice of 1/2 lime
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Grated cheddar, for garnish

Directions

Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Stir in the beans, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the soup is bubbling gently and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro. Wash it and shake dry. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup when it has been simmering 10 minutes. cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the garnishes.

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Comments & Reviews

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Joyce Naples, FL 02-04-2010
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The best Black Bean soup EVER!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great. Will make for the Super Bowl Party. I also like the bacon cooked crispy. Some in the soup and extra for a garnish.... Expect rave reviews.Read more
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Jim Louisville, KY 02-04-2010
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Love this
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I saw the episode where this was cooked and was very excited to try it. I modified it some by adjusting the quantities of... the ingredients like a whole package of thick sliced bacon and a large can of diced tomatoes. I liked it so much that not only did I finish the pot in 2 days but I promptly cooked another batch. The second batch I used a little more lime which increased the acidity quite a bit. It was still quite delicious and it didn't last long. I also cooked the corn bread that was done on the same episode and that was a complete success. Adding a can of corn to corn bread is such a great idea!Read more
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Kavya Irvine, CA 01-20-2010
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was a cold, gloomy and rainy day when I made this yesterday and this was so comforting and delicious. It's extremely... filling- my boyfriend and I had it for lunch and dinner and we still have leftovers for today which I can't wait to reheat. I cooked the bacon till just before it got a crunch to it, chopped it up, and then put it back in the pot when i added the beans. Other than that, i made no other changes and it is fabulous. Better than any black bean soup I've had at any restaurant. A must try!!! Read more
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Marjorie East Windsor, NJ 01-15-2010
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very good soup
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The soup was very good but next time around I'll make some changes. I'd use half of the bacon and cook it until it's crisp... and i'd cut back on the chili. Definitely add the beer. Does anyone have a specific recommendation for what type of beer to use?Read more
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Rebekah Chester, NJ 01-05-2010
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So SO Delicious, Easy, and Quick!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this soup twice now, and both times it has gotten RAVE reviews! One little change I made: I cooked the bacon... until crisp and removed it from the pan. I cooked the onions in the bacon fat, and used the crisp bacon pieces as a garnish. It really brings the soup to a whole new level!Read more
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Debbie Little Rock, AR 01-02-2010
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Black Bean Soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Awesome and so easy to make.