Adzuki Bean Soup

Adzuki Bean Soup

This is by far the easiest soup I have ever made. Although, soaking of the beans takes a good 6 to 8 hours, the rest of the process is dead simple. Adzuki Bean Soup is a nice change from Lentil Soup or the traditional Fasolada (Navy Bean Soup) most Greek love.

2 cups of adzuki beans, soaked in water for 6 to 8 hours

4 cups of boiled water

4 cups of tomato sauce

1 large onion, diced

3 to 4 garlic cloves, diced

1 red pepper, diced

salt

pepper

1/2 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tbsp mint

2 cups of water

1. After soaking the beans for 6 to 8 hours, strain them and set aside.

2. Saute the onion, garlic and red pepper in a large stock pot or dutch oven, about 2 to 3 minutes on high heat.

3. Add the seasoning and continue sauteing for another 2 to 3 minutes, but reduce the heat.

4. Gently add the adzuki beans along with the boiled water. Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium. Boil beans for 30 minutes.

5. At 30 minutes of boiling, add the tomato sauce and extra water. The beans will still be a bit hard. Simmer for another 20 - 30 minutes. Stir often.

6. Serve with crusty bread.