Spicy Kidney Bean Soup | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

How do you fix a watery soup?

Accepted Answer

If you precisely follow the measurements, steps and instructions below, you should be fine and won’t need to worry about fixing a watery soup.

However, if you do find that your soup is on the thin and watery side, there are several tricks you can try, which should help to thicken up your soup.

Use cornflour – cornflour is a great thickener of soups, sauces and casseroles. To thicken your cauliflower and broccoli soup using cornflour, simply mix a tablespoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of liquid in a separate bowl, then whisk into a paste. Add the paste to the soup, while it’s on the heat, and stir continuously until thickened.

Blend in bread – using an emulsion blender to blend bread into the soup is a quick and effective way to achieve a thicker texture. Use torn pieces of bread, soaked first so that they are softened. Add them to the soup and then blend with the hand blender.

Add more cream, cheese or yoghurt – another easy way to immediately thicken soup is to add a dairy product. This soup calls for cream and cheese, so it should be naturally thick and luscious. Adding a little more cream or cheese would be a good way to thicken it even further. Be careful though – you don’t want the cheese or cream to overpower the soup.

Question 2

Can this soup be made with an instant pot?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can use your instant pot to sauté ingredients before putting the lid on and pressure cooking with the 'soup' function.

Question 3

Can I use dry beans for this recipe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You'll need to soak them overnight, then simmer them for an hour before using them for this recipe.

Question 4

How do I store leftovers?

Accepted Answer

Storing soup leftovers is simple. First, you'll need to wait until the soup has cooled down completely. Next, transfer the soup into a suitable airtight container.
Your kidney bean soup will stay fresh in the fridge for up to four days.

Question 5

Can you freeze kidney bean soup?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! This soup freezes really well and keeps its flavor and texture.
To freeze vegan kidney bean soup, first let it cool. You'll then need to transfer it into a freezer-safe airtight container.

If you want to freeze your soup in smaller portions, you can spoon it into freezer bags or in smaller containers.

Frozen kidney bean soup will keep for up to three months.

Question 6

How do you defrost soup?

Accepted Answer

The best way to thaw soup is to leave it in the fridge overnight.
If you want to speed things up, fill a large container with water and submerge the frozen soup in the water. You'll need to change the water every hour until the soup has fully defrosted.

Question 7

Can this recipe be scaled?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this kidney bean soup can be easily scaled. Double or triple the ingredients below, making sure all the ratios are the same, and make a big batch of soup.

Question 8

Can I make this kidney bean soup recipe ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! In fact, making soup in advance allows all the flavors to sit and mingle for a while.

This soup can be whipped up hours or days beforehand. Then, when it's ready to be served, reheat it gently on the hob.

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