African Bean Soup Recipe

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African Bean Soup is a African soup recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 7 ingredients across 2 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 189 kcal with roughly 10 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian and vegan.
Add the black-eyed peas, carrots, bell pepper, salt, and 150 ml of water to the pot with the sautéed onions. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are very tender.
Once the soup has finished simmering, ladle it into individual bowls. Stir a spoonful of peanut butter into each serving just before eating, letting it melt into the hot soup for a creamy finish.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 189kcal | 9% |
| Fat | 5g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 29g | 11% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
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| 8g |
| 9% |
| Fibre | 9g | 30% |
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| Protein | 10g | 20% |
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| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Gluten | Free from |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.