Mexican Jumping Beans – ((Taco Seasoned No-Peek Bean Soup))

There are so many things I love about beans – but I think my favorite is how hearty & healthy they are. Oops, that’s two things – sorry.  I know I have shared a lot of bean recipes on Food for a Year, and this Mexican version my be my favorite. Well, it is probably a tie between this and the Cajun Red Beans & Rice.

After years of the slow cooker, stovetop, and pressure cooker, I have come to believe the very best way to cook beans is in a Dutch Oven on a low temperature for a long time.

That is precisely what I did for this recipe. One pound of rinsed, dry beans goes into a large Dutch oven.

To that, I added:

• 2 T homemade taco seasoning
• 1 t garlic blend seasoning

• 24 oz of chicken broth
• 10 oz chardonnay
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 14 oz can of diced tomatoes & green chilies

• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ c sundried tomatoes packed in seasoned oil ((with oil))
• 1 T vegetable oil

• ¼ c ponzu ((shh, it’s my favorite secret ingredient!!))
• 2 c chopped white onions
• 4 strips chopped applewood smoked bacon ((raw))

Once it has cooked away it will look like this:

Isn’t it pretty?? The spicy/smoky aroma alerts your tastebuds to imminent yumminess!

A simple garnish of pickled veggies, a scoop of fresh salsa & shredded cheddar is all this soup needs. However, chips and queso never hurt anyone right???

Mexican Jumping Beans

2015-05-13 03:13:14

Serves 10

Spicy & hearty, this Mexican bean soup is a yummy twist on traditional bean soup.

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

5 hr 30 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

5 hr 30 min

330 calories

36 g

15 g

12 g

16 g

3 g

274 g

510 g

4 g

0 g

8 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

274g

Servings

10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

Calories from Fat 105

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g

18%

Saturated Fat 3g

17%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 15mg

5%

Sodium 510mg

21%

Total Carbohydrates 36g

12%

Dietary Fiber 9g

34%

Sugars 4g

Protein 16g

Vitamin A

6%

Vitamin C

32%

Calcium

17%

Iron

20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 1 lb bag dried beans, rinsed
2. 2 T homemade taco seasoning
3. 1 t garlic blend seasoning
4. 24 oz of chicken broth
5. 10 oz chardonnay
6. 28 oz crushed tomatoes
7. 14 oz can of diced tomatoes & green chilies
8. ¼ c sundried tomatoes packed in seasoned oil ((with oil))
9. 1 bay leaf
10. ¼ c ponzu
11. 2 c chopped white onions
12. 4 strips chopped applewood smoked bacon ((raw))
13. 1 T vegetable oil
14. 2 T pickled onions and carrots, for garnish
15. 1 c hand shredded cheddar, for garnish
16. your favorite salsa, for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 250°. Place all ingredients in the dutch oven, stir to combine. Place lid on the Dutch oven and place in oven for 5 to 6 hours.
2. Once cooking is complete, season with salt & pepper to taste.
3. Garnish with pickled veggies, your favorite salsa & shredded cheese.
4. Serves 8 to 10

By Emily Schuermann

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calories

330

fat

12g

protein

16g

carbs

36g

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