Black Bean Soup

There is nothing better than a bowl of steaming rich soup to nourish the soul. This soup is very hearty and full of protein and veggies. It is simple to make and easy to adjust the spiciness to your personal taste. It pares well with a scoop of vegan sour cream or guacamole. I love sitting down to a bowl of this soup and a slice of homemade Country Sourdough Bread.

Black Bean Soup

hearty, vegan, comfort food

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Calories 271 kcal

Equipment

• I prefer to make this soup on the stove in a Le Creuset Dutch Oven. An Instant Pot works well also using the saute mode to cook veggies, then add the rest and cook on the soup setting
• Le Creuset Dutch Oven or Instant Pot both are available on Amazon.com

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion sweet maui onion
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic crushed through a garlic press
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 3 cans black beans 15oz each drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

Instructions

 

• In a Dutch Oven heat oil on medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and red bell pepper stirring as need so the veggies do not stick to the bottom. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes or until just starting to brown.
• Add in, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cilantro. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add in diced tomatoes, broth, black beans, and corn. turn down heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally so the soup does not stick to the bottom.
• When done add lime juice to soup.
• If you would like a thicker soup, place 2 cups of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth. Add back into the pot with remaining soup.

Notes

Topping suggetions to serve with soup:

1. chopped cilantro
2. vegan sour cream
3. diced green onion
4. diced green chilies
5. sliced avacado
6. lime wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 572mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 13gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2862IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg

Keyword hearty, vegan, comfort food

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