Baked Bean Soup for two

Thursday 12 September 2024

Baked Bean Soup




I find myself with an inordinately large supply of tins of baked beans in my cupboards.  I rarely (read never here) make myself homemade baked beans these days.  With only me in the house it just makes far more sense to buy the beans in the tins. Not quite as good as homemade, but they are still quite alright.  I will have to bake some beans the next time one of my sons and their family come home for a visit.


In any case I wanted to use some of the beans up the other day but didn't necessarily want to eat them as baked beans, if that makes sense. I remembered this delicious soup recipe for Baked Bean Soup in The Fanny Farmer Cooking School Cookbook.



I have made it before on here.  You can find the full batch recipe here.  I promise you its really delicious. I would call this soup a bit of "alright!"




Baked Bean Soup


I can also promise you that this small batch recipe is very delicious!  It is a lovely hearty soup which goes wonderfully with crackers or crusty bread. I promise you it does not taste like baked beans.


Really. It is like a thick tomato and bean soup, with just a bit of zip from the chili powder which is used to season it.  There is also celery and a bit of onion and some tinned tomatoes.  Water.  No need for stock, and if you have leftover baked beans so much the better!


My mother made the most beautiful baked beans. They were usually a Saturday night supper. She would soak the navy beans overnight and then pop them into her clay bean crock in the morning with a few other bits.  


It wouldn't be too long before the smell of them baking would be tantalizing our tastebuds and would do so the whole length of the day through.  There was no finer supper on earth.  I would give anything to be able to enjoy a plate of my mother's home baked beans now!


 

Baked Bean Soup 




WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BAKED BEAN SOUP FOR TWO


Just a few really simple store cupboard ingredients.  It's really that simple.  You can use either tinned or leftover baked beans.


  • 2 cups baked beans (1 can /260g)
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (170g) tinned tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp mild chili powder
  • 3 cups ( 720ml) water
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper



Baked Bean Soup 




I didn't have any leftover baked beans to use this time around and so I just used a tin of baked beans. Don't drain. You can use any flavor that you wish. I think mine were the old fashioned ones.


You won't need a whole tin of chopped tomatoes, so just put the remainder into a freezer container and freeze for another use.


Don't use the regular chili powder that is available in the U.K. that would be far too hot and spicy. If you have it, I would use taco seasoning, which would be about right.  Regular chili powder here in North America is much less volatile.


I remember the first time I used chili powder when I moved to the U.K. I thought it was the same as North America chili powder and what I cooked was rendered inedible. The spice from it would have fueled a rocket launch!   (Yes!  Really!)



Baked Bean Soup 



HOW TO MAKE BAKED BEAN SOUP FOR TWO


This really is a very simple soup to make. If you don't have a blender, simply mash the beans really well with your potato masher. It will be a more textured soup, but still be very delicious!



Put 1 1/2 cups (195g) of the baked beans, the onion, celery, tomatoes, chili powder and water into a large pot. Reserve the remaining beans for the end



Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered for about 30 minutes.




Baked Bean Soup 



Using a stick blender, puree the soup mixture until smooth. You can also use a potato masher for a slightly coarser texture.



Add the reserved baked beans. Reheat, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Serve ladled into hot soup bowls for a delicious lunch time treat.





Baked Bean Soup 



The glutton in me couldn't help but make a cheesy crouton to enjoy on top of my soup.  To make a cheesy crouton, simply cut out some bread shapes with a cookie or biscuit cutter.  Spread with butter, or for even more flavor, garlic butter.


Place onto a baking sheet and drop a little pile of cheese (I used a cheddar) on top of each one. Roast in a hot oven (400*F/200*C/gas mark 6) for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.


Set afloat on the top of your hot soup. Don't pop on until just prior to serving.



Baked Bean Soup 



This smaller batch was every bit as delicious as the full batch. I love recipes such as this one which enable you to take some fairly simple ingredients and turn them into something tasty!


With not a lot of time and very few ingredients, this was really tasty. I did make a crouton to float on top, and enjoyed some saltine crackers on the side. The glutton in me was awfully tempted to butter them, but I resisted!  A grilled cheese sandwich would also go very well with this tasty soup!




Baked Bean Soup

Are you nuts about soup?  I could eat soup any time of year. Here are some more favorites that I have cooked here in The English Kitchen!


BAKED POTATO SOUP This potato soup is a delicious bowl filled with all the comfort food goodness of a loaded baked potato. Rich and belly warming, this is sure to become a favorite! What's not to like about a rich and creamy soup that is loaded with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, sour cream and spring onions?? Nothing that's what! 


LITTLE MEATBALL SOUP Its amazing what you can do with a package of macaroni, a tin of tomatoes, some stock cubes and a pound of Italian sausage!! This deliciously hearty soup is fantastic ladled into heated bowls and topped with a smattering of good grated cheese!  Some garlic toast on the side would be great!


Yield: 4 cups (2 servings)
Author: Marie Rayner
Baked Bean Soup

Baked Bean Soup

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 40 Min
This is a truly delicious soup, using simple ingredients. Quick to make, and very simple, you can have it on the table in about 35 minutes or so. You can use either tinned or homemade baked beans. Both are delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baked beans (1 can /260g)
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (170g) tinned tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp mild chili powder
  • 3 cups ( 720ml) water
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Put 1 1/2 cups (195g) of the baked beans, the onion, celery, tomatoes, chili powder and water into a large pot. Reserve the remaining beans for the end
  2. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered for about 30 minutes.
  3. Using a stick blender, puree the soup mixture until smooth. You can also use a potato masher for a slightly coarser texture.
  4. Add the reserved baked beans. Reheat, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve ladled into hot soup bowls for a delicious lunch time treat.
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Baked Bean Soup





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4 comments

  1. This looks great Marie. We always have loads of tins of Baked beans and tinned tomatoes so this would be such a good soup for us. I love the cheesy crouton idea too.
    You did make me smile about the chilli in the UK - this morning I made rhubarb, Ginger and chilli jam. I used 2 small teaspoons of hot chilli flakes and it is Spicy......not quite rocket fuel but a real kick 😆
    Alison in Wales x

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    1. I hope that you enjoy this simple soup Alison! Oh, I just about blew everyone's head off when I used the ground chili powder in the U.K. the first time. I added a tablespoon of it to my roasties. Woah baby! lol

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  2. This sounds delicious. Used to buy bean and bacon soup when I worked, but much prefer one I can make myself and control what goes in it. Just a little pinch of chili powder for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe for two. Actually Heinz baked beans are on sale for 99 cents at No Frills this week so a good chance to stock up and be ready for the cold weather that will soon be here.

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  3. I wish we had No Frills here Linda. I remember shopping there many years ago. They always had the best prices. That is a real bargain for Heinz baked beans. I would snap them up! I hope you make the soup and that you enjoy it! xo

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