Black Bean Stoup and Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Dr. Meal Good

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (147)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

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

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 large onion, chopped
3 ribs celery with greens, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 fresh bay leaf or 1 large dried bay leaf
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 (15-ounce) cans black beans
2 tablespoons ground cumin, a couple of palm fulls
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palm full
Salt and pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons hot sauce, divided
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with peppers and onions, or stewed tomatoes
8 slices white sandwich bread
1/2 cup hot pepper jelly or chili sauce, tomatillo or tomato salsa, taco sauce - whichever you have on hand
1/2 lime, juiced
8 slices honey baked ham, from the deli counter
8 slices pepper jack cheese, from the deli counter
8 slices smoked turkey, from the deli counter
2 eggs, beaten
Splash of milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 scallions, chopped

Directions

Heat a medium soup pot over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to the hot pot, then onion, celery, garlic, jalapeno, and bay leaf. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, then add red peppers and continue to cook. Drain 2 cans of beans and add them. Use a fork to mash up the beans in the remaining can. Stir the mashed beans into the pot and season with cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce. Add stock and tomatoes to the stoup and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Add the lime juice. Remove and discard the bay leaf

While stoup cooks, make Monte Cristos: spread bread with a light layer of pepper jelly, chili sauce, salsa, or taco sauce. Build sandwiches using 2 slices each of ham, cheese and turkey per sandwich. Beat eggs with milk and 2 teaspoons hot sauce and season the eggs with a little salt. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Dip each sandwich in egg coating and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side to melt cheese and warm the meats through.

Ladle up black bean soup and top with sour cream and scallions. Cut Monte Cristos corner to corner and serve alongside soup for dipping and munching.

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recipe Black Bean Stoup and Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches
April Boynton Beach, FL 11-05-2009
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A +++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. It is so good. The Monte Cristo is my Favorite I make it all the time. I added Flour and water to make... it thicker.Read more
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pat manchester, CT 10-13-2009
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not a stoup
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The "stoup" was more like a soup - very watery. The taste of the stoup was on the money. It wasn't burn your taste buds... out. it was very balanced with heat. My son and I enjoyed it, but the next time I would use less stock or add some rice to it to make it more like a stew.Read more
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Patsy Killeen, TX 10-12-2009
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This is so good.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made different variations of this stoup substituted celery with chinese cabbage, black beans with other types of... beans. This recipe is so good that I even added stewed chicken to it. My family loves it , this ones a keeper.Read more
recipe Black Bean Stoup and Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Margaret North Branford, CT 10-08-2009
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Awesome Black Bean Soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love the Black Bean Stoup - it is a truly wonderful, quick, hearty, healthy meal! And, it freezes well so it is well worth... making a big pot and paking it for lunches on work days! :) I tend to add more hot sauce, since I love my food extra spicy! It comes out great every time!Read more
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Navember Farwell, MI 10-07-2009
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So GOOD!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is so good, and so good for you! I made it tonight, and even my kids loved it. I have a 7yr old and 2yr old. My 3... and 5yr old neice and nephew even ate it. The only thing I suggest is adding more cumin and some chili powder to give it more flavor and heat. An excellent soup that I'm sure your family love.Read more
recipe Black Bean Stoup and Southwestern Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Bobbie Jo Martinsburg, WV 10-06-2009
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Sooo Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is wonderful. Has some kick to it to warm you up. The sandwich goes just perfect with it. I used the pepper... jelly on the sandwich and it had a little sweet and a little heat. Just a comforting meal. Read more