This deliciously spiced soup is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky and spicy and can be served alone or with a simple green salad and wedge of cornbread.
1pouch(8.8 ounces) precooked whole-grain brown rice (I used Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
¼cupfresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and bacon for 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
While onion and bacon cooks, microwave-safe bowl for 2 minutes on HIGH power.
Pour hot broth and Jamaican jerk seasoning over onion and bacon mixture. Add beans to saucepan and gently mash with back of a spoon, just so the skins are broken.
Give the mixture a stir, cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Lower the heat, uncover saucepan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in brown rice, cover saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve soup hot, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.
Recipe Notes
What is Jamaican Jerk Seasoning?
I used McCormick Gourmet brand that was made up of the following blend of ingredients: sea salt, spices (including thyme, red pepper, allspice) and sugar. It is often described as being a combination of sweet, smoky, fiery and fruity.Serving size: 1 cupClick here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Jamaican Red Beans and Rice Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 248Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.5g7%
Carbohydrates 42.5g14%
Fiber 7g28%
Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.