Leftover Bean Soup Bean Dip

Transform your leftovers into a crowd-pleasing snack with this creamy and flavorful Leftover Bean Soup Bean Dip! This ingenious recipe repurposes leftover bean soup into a velvety, protein-packed dip enhanced with cream cheese, aromatic garlic, and a medley of warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika. A hint of lemon juice adds brightness, while a garnish of fresh parsley elevates the presentation. With just 10 minutes of prep and a blender to achieve a perfectly smooth texture, this easy bean dip is ideal for parties, potlucks, or a quick snack. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips, warm pita bread, or crisp veggies for a delicious, zero-waste appetizer that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover bean soup
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pour 2 cups of leftover bean soup into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add 4 ounces of cream cheese to the warmed bean soup, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Mince 1 garlic clove and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, stirring to bloom the spices for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the sautéed garlic and spices to the bean soup mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional soup liquid or water if needed.

Step 6

Once blended, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the mixture. Blend briefly to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Transfer the bean dip to a serving bowl. For garnish, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of smoked paprika, if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips, pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a spread for crackers and toast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(626.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	829.5

Total Fat 57.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 114.5mg	0%
Sodium 2674.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 23.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240.5mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1033.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 27.5%