For the truly desperate or the gadget-obsessed: use an immersion blender. Stick the whirly end into the pot and blitz for five to ten seconds. You’re not making baby food; you just want to break up a quarter of the beans into a velvety base.
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But be warned: if you zone out and puree everything, you’ll end up with bean smoothie. That’s not soup. That’s a drink for people who hate joy. Pulse, taste, repeat.
The Lazy Man’s Red Lentil Trick
Here’s a secret that will change your life: throw in a handful of red lentils. They cook faster than a gossip spreads at a family reunion, and they release so much starch that your soup will thicken before you can say “where’s my wine glass?”
The best part? Red lentils vanish flavor-wise. They’re the ninja of thickening agents. Just rinse them first, add them for the last 20 minutes of cooking, and watch the miracle unfold. You’ll be a hero among soup-makers.
