Easy Red Beans and Rice Soup

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican Jerk Red Beans Rice Soup, red beans and rice soup, Spicy Red Beans Rice Soup

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 bacon slices, sliced crosswise into thin strips
2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning Adds warmth and spice. You can substitute Cajun seasoning, Creole seasoning, taco seasoning, or a mix of thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne.
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 pouch (8.8 ounces) precooked whole-grain brown rice (I used Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
1/4 cup fresh 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

WW Points: 4

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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.

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