Chili Bean Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 5 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 5 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 545 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 pound red beans rinsed and drained
7 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds spareribs
1 each green bell pepper seeded, chopped
2 medium onions sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded

Directions

Place beans in a large bowl; add 4 cups of the water and let soak for an hour.

In a large, deep pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.

Brown spareribs well in oil on all sides.

Add green pepper, onions, and garlic; brown lightl y.

Add remaining 3 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender (1-1/2 to 2 hours).

Remove spareribs from pan. Slice meat from bones and return to the cooking l iquid in chunks; discard bones and fat.

Add soaked beans and their liquid, salt, chili powder, and cumin; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans are almost tender (about 1-1/2 hours).

Mix in tomato sauce.

Cook until beans ar e very tender (about 1 hour longer).

Serve sprinkled with jack cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 457g
Amount per Serving
Calories 545 60% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.0g56%
 Saturated Fat 13.0g65%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 920mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g22%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 37.0g74%
Vitamin A 14%  Vitamin C 34%
Calcium 10%  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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