This refried bean soup is a rather interesting combination of flavors. By interesting I mean ‘dang good’. I thought it was great. I admit, I wasn’t sure what to think about it going in. Refried beans, yeah. In a soup? Well, it has a nice Southwestern kick, the perfect consistency and is just all-around yummy. Perfect on a cool fall day. And different.
Good Beans Make For Great Soup
Don’t use el cheapo canned re-fried beans when making this soup. You don’t want a cheap tasting soup. Pay the few extra cents and get a premium brand.
If you want to just enjoy some great refried beans and not a soup, follow this recipe but leave out the chicken broth.
Also try my delicious taco soup.
Refried Bean Soup
This refried bean soup is a rather interesting combination of flavors. By interesting I mean ‘dang good’.
Servings 8
Calories 117kcal
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bacon
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 6 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 16 ounce refried beans
- ½ cup salsa
- 4 cups chicken broth 2 (14 1/2 ounce cans will do)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder to taste
- hot sauce to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper
- cheddar cheese shredded, for garnish
- tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet. Crumble. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the drippings to a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add onion and celery and saute over medium-high heat until softened.
- Add garlic and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- Add beans, salsa, broth, parsley, cayenne, chile pepper, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Combine well.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Serve hot topped with cheese and tortilla strips.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are approximate.
