Red Bean Soup
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Justin Wilson’s Red Bean Soup
This classic Cajun recipe for Red Bean Soup by Justin Wilson is simple to make and absolutely delicious. You’ll love it — we garontee!
Servings: 6-8 people
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of dried red beans, washed really well
- 1 cup of dry white wine
- Onion powder to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions
Cooking Instructions
- Place the beans in a large mixing bowl, cover generously with water, and let soak overnight. Drain.
- Put the beans in a medium-size pot, add the wine and water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the fire to medium-low, cover, and cook until the beans mash easily, adding more water if necessary. Season with onion and garlic powder.
- Put the cooked beans in a food processor, add salt if necessary, and process to make a nice, thick soup, adding enough water to get the right consistency. Reheat if necessary.
- Add green onions to the soup when serving.
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