Bean and Green Chili Soup
Make Bean and Green Chili Soup once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 4. Low and slow is the secret — the longer simmer lets (480 ml) cooked rice soften and the flavours deepen. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Medium
Ingredients
- 2 cup (480 ml) cooked rice
- 1 can (16 oz, 450 g) refried beans
- 1 can (16 oz, 450 g) black beans
- 1 small Can (4 oz, 110 g) green salsa
- 1 ?
- Sour Cream, optional
Method
- Bring 1 cup (240 ml) dry rice and 2 cups (480 ml) water to a boil.
- Turn heat to low and steam rice for 25–30 min (or prepare rice using rice cooker).
- Prepare soup mix by combining with 3 cups (720 ml) boiling water, then simmer about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and rice to soup.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, just before serving, spoon a teaspoon of sour cream in to the middle of the bowl.
Tips for the best Bean and Green Chili Soup
- Keep the simmer gentle. A hard boil toughens (480 ml) cooked rice and drives off the liquid too fast.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 6 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Variations
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.
Serving ideas
Serve hot with rice, potatoes or crusty bread, and something green on the side.
Storage
Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Bean and Green Chili Soup recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 6 ingredients and 6 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Can I make Bean and Green Chili Soup ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
What can I substitute for (480 ml) cooked rice?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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