Name: Chili Bean Soup
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large celery stalk, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 cups water; 1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed in processor; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (about 9 ounces)

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

1 large celery stalk, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

4 cups water

1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed in processor

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 ounce)

Preparation

Step 1
Place beans in large bowl. Pour enough cold water over to cover beans by 2-inches. Let stand overnight. Drain.
Step 2
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bay leaf; stir to coat with oil. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and light golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Uncover; add chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add beans, 4 cups water, tomatoes and cayenne; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Step 3
Uncover soup; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring soup to simmer before continuing.) Discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each bowl and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories

337; total fat

6 g; saturated fat

2 g; cholesterol

6 mg

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Kidney Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Monterey Jack Cheese Dairy Canned Tomato Tomato Main Starter Dinner Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Weeknight Meals Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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