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!

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Red Bean Soup

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

  1. Place the beans in a large mixing bowl, cover generously with water, and let soak overnight. Drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add green onions to the soup when serving.
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