Mealie and Bean Soup
2017-08-25- Cuisine: Family, Winter Ideas
- Course: Starter
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 35m
- Ready In : 45m
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry mealie kernels
- 1 cup sugar beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6 rashers bacon, diced
- 1 tsp Robertsons Garlic Flakes
- 1 tbsp Robertsons Mild & Spicy Curry Powder
- 1 Knorrox Chicken Stock Cube
- 1 tbsp Knorr Brown Onion Soup
Method
Step 1
Place the mealie kernels and sugar beans in a bowl of fresh water to soak overnight.
Step 2
Drain the beans after soaking overnight and place in a large pot with 4 cups of the water and allow to simmer until soft.
Step 3
In a pot, fry the onion in oil until soft then add the bacon and fry until crispy.
Step 4
Add the Rajah Mild & Spicy Curry Powder and Robertsons Garlic Flakes and fry for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Step 5
Add the boiled mealies and sugar beans with the water, Knorrox Chicken Stock Cube and simmer until cooked.
Step 6
Just before the dish is done, mix the Knorr Brown Onion Soup with 2 tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste, then add it to the soup and allow to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.