How to Make South African Sugar Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

South African cuisine is a melting pot of flavors and influences from around the world. With its rich and diverse culinary tradition, South African food offers a unique and delicious experience. One staple of South African cuisine is the sugar bean soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family.

Sugar bean soup is a classic South African dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is made with tender sugar beans, also kn...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups speckled sugar beans
  • water to cover
  • 2 pounds bone-in beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 4 large onions, thickly sliced
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 2 ½ tablespoons hot water
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 packet dry oxtail soup mix
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place sugar beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine beef chuck and onions in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until beef is tender and falling off the bone, about 1 1/2 hour. Transfer beef to a cutting board; discard bones and cut beef into bite-size pieces. Place onions in a bowl.
  • Pour sugar beans and their soaking water into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, adding more water if needed, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in beef pieces and onions; bring soup to a boil.
  • Dissolve beef bouillon cube in 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water in a bowl. Stir in wine, tomato paste, dry soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Gradually mix into the boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    473 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 1106mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1252mg