Texas Wrangler Black Bean Soup Mix

A thick and rich meatless black bean soup finished with a splash of orange juice for brightness you wouldn't expect. Mild heat, deeply savory, and built to serve a hungry table. Part of Frontier Soups' Hearty Meals line.

What's in the mix: Black beans, black-eyed peas, carrot, onion, cumin, bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, bay leaves.

At a glance: Cook time: 3.5 hours · Serves 8 (8 oz. servings) · Mild heat · Gluten free · Non-GMO Project Verified

You'll also need:

• 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large purple onion, chopped
• 6-12 garlic cloves, minced (or 3-6 tsp. jarred minced garlic)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (32 oz.)
• 1/2 cup orange juice

How to make it:

1. Prepare the beans: pick through and rinse them, then place in a 4-quart pot with 8 cups fresh water.
2. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, and simmer covered 1 to 1 1/2 hours until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. In a 4-quart pot, sauté the onion in oil over medium heat for 10 minutes, adding the garlic for the last 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the vegetable & seasoning packet and sauté 2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked beans and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Optional but recommended: purée about half the soup with an immersion blender to thicken.
7. Stir in the orange juice and cook uncovered on low for 15 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Texas Wrangler Black Bean Soup Mix take to make?
About 3 1/2 hours total, including 1 to 1 1/2 hours to pre-cook the beans.

How much does Texas Wrangler Black Bean Soup Mix make?
Serves about 8, in 8 oz. servings.

Is Texas Wrangler Black Bean Soup Mix gluten free?
Yes, it's labeled gluten free. It is packed in a facility that also processes tree nuts, milk, soy, and wheat.

What's in Texas Wrangler Black Bean Soup Mix?
Black beans, black-eyed peas, carrot, onion, cumin, bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, bay leaves.

Is it vegetarian?
Yes, when made with vegetable broth. There's no meat in the recipe.