Description
Warm your soul with this easy black bean soup recipe, featuring rich flavors and vibrant toppings that make it a cozy favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup black beans (dried or canned)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Add beans: If using canned beans, drain and rinse. For dried beans, soak overnight and rinse before adding to the pot.
- Season: Sprinkle in cumin, salt, and pepper; let spices bloom for 1 minute.
- Pour broth: Add vegetable broth to cover all ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Blend (optional): For a creamier texture, blend half the soup and stir back into the pot.
- Finish: Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg