Goddess, Domesticated » Beans

Black Bean Soup

Psyche — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:49:00 +0000

In a food processor or blender add:

1 can black beans, drained
1-1/2 cups broth, any kind
1 cup of salsa
A few squirts of lime juice
dash of cumin powder.

Blend until smooth.

Transfer to dish/pot. Add another can of drained black beans. Cook until heated.

Excellent with quesadillas.

Pinto Beans with Kielbasa

Psyche — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:33:00 +0000

Yield: 8 servings

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 1/2 pounds reduced fat turkey kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 can (15.5 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can ( 8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a Dutch oven, saute the onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through.

White Chicken Chili

Psyche — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:31:00 +0000

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (4-ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (16 ounces) BUSH’S BEST Great Northern Beans
1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
1 ½ cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Salsa (optional)

In large skillet, cook onion in oil for 4 minutes or until transparent. Add chilies, flour and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until hot.

Garnish with cheese, sour cream and salsa, if desired.