Mashing beans into the soup gives it body and creaminess without ... Melted cheese, creamy sour cream and crushed tortilla ...

This soup consists of white beans, escarole, seasonings ... What to use if you can't find escarole While escarole is generally available year-round, if you can't find it in the produce section ...

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...

1. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

This soup starts with sauteing smoky andouille sausage and sweet yellow onion in a pot with a few spices. Next go in sweet kernels of corn, the buttery beans — no need to defrost — and ...