Beans Soup
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Beans soup is a hearty and nutritious dish made by simmering various types of beans with vegetables and seasonings. A notable highlight is its protein content, providing a substantial 5.1 grams per serving.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians thoughtfully pair this soup with Tangerine and Whole Milk/1% Milk to create a balanced meal.
This food item is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, and shelter feeding.
Popular Home Recipes for Beans Soup
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Beans Soup shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This hearty beans soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for a family meal, packed with protein and flavor from a variety of beans and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 medium carrots, sliced
- •2 stalks celery, sliced
- •4 cups vegetable broth
- •1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- •1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- •1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- •1 tsp dried thyme
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3Stir in sliced carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
- 5Add kidney beans, black beans, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 6Stir well and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- 7Adjust seasoning to taste before serving hot.
Chef Tips
- For added flavor, consider adding a bay leaf while simmering.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a richer taste.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.