I like to make Hurst’s 15 Bean Soup. I follow the package instructions, skip the meat, and use vegetable broth, which makes it a vegan meal. Once cooked, I thicken the soup with a few blasts from an immersion blender. It smells amazing and tastes good, but is clearly missing something. My best guess is that it needs a fat to go with the lemon but I’m open to anything. Anyone ever make this soup? Any ideas on what I should add?
Note: Someone endorsed this soup in r/vegetarian 5 years ago. In the comments, someone mentioned that they make the split pea soup of the same brand and add carrots and potatoes. That may do the trick. I’ll have to try it out. I’m still open to suggestions, though.
Directions:
Soak package of beans overnight
Bring 4C water and 4C vegetable broth to a boil then down to a simmer
Add 1 diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and strained beans, then cover
Cook until beans are tender (1.5 – 2 hours)
Stir in 15 oz diced tomatoes with juice, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and simmer 30 mins
Add seasoning packet (double check that it’s vegan) and salt and pepper to taste
Link to ingredients and cooking directions:
[hurstbeans.com/recipes/traditional-15-bean-soup-stove-top](https://hurstbeans.com/recipes/traditional-15-bean-soup-stove-top)
\*I am not necessarily endorsing this product. It just happens to be what I have been using.
by _S1oop