Hearty African Bean Soup

Experience the vibrant flavors of Africa with this hearty bean soup. Made with a rich blend of black-eyed peas, navy beans, and aromatic spices, this thick and savory soup is sure to warm your soul and delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

Ingredients
3	tablespoons butter
2	thinly sliced carrots
12	boiling water
1	cup dried black-eyed peas
1	cup dried navy beans
1	cup diced green pepper
3 1⁄2	teaspoons salt
1⁄8	teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1	cup salted peanuts, chopped
2	tablespoons onion powder
1	tablespoon basil leaves, crushed
1 1⁄2	teaspoons ground coriander

Instructions

• Cooking Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large stock pot.
  2. Add thinly sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in boiling water, black-eyed peas, navy beans, diced green pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add more water if needed to cover all ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook until all ingredients are tender, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  5. During the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, add in chopped peanuts, onion powder, crushed basil leaves, and ground coriander.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. It should have a thick consistency.

Aug 10, 2024