Mexican🥣 Soups & stews

Healthy Easy Black Bean Soup

Name: Healthy Easy Black Bean Soup
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chipotle powder; 3 cups vegetable broth; 3 canned black beans (drained) or cooked black beans; 1 canned diced tomatoes; 4 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 fresh lime

⏱ 45 min

A simple, creamy, hearty one-pot black bean soup made with everyday ingredients. This soup features a bold, smoky, and almost meaty flavor with plenty of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied and nourished.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by Nico's Recipes

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Ingredients

olive oil2 tbsp
large onion, chopped1
medium carrots, chopped3
celery rib, chopped1
garlic cloves, grated4
ground cumin2 tsp
chipotle powdercan substitute with ½ tsp red pepper flakes + 1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp
vegetable broth3 cups
canned black beans (drained) or cooked black beans3 cans of 15 ounces each (about 720 grams total), or 4½ cups cooked

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1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, then add the chopped onion and carrots (cut carrots into larger pieces). Sauté on medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions become translucent.
2
Add the grated garlic, ground cumin, and chipotle powder. Stir the spices and toast for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add the vegetable broth, drained black beans, canned diced tomatoes, and bay leaves. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together, cover, and bring to a boil.
4
Lower the heat, crack the lid open, and simmer for 25 minutes.
5
Prepare pico de gallo: Dice tomatoes finely and add to a bowl. Mix in finely chopped white onion, diced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, a pinch of salt, and lime juice. Stir and set aside.
6
Once the soup has simmered, use an immersion blender to blend 1–2 cups of the soup until creamy (use a metal blender to withstand the heat). Adjust the consistency with a bit of water if needed. Taste and adjust for salt as needed.
7
Squeeze in the fresh lime juice to lift the acidity and enhance the other flavors. Stir gently.
8
Serve in bowls topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, crispy tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime. Can also be served with brown rice or bread.

Healthy Easy Black Bean Soup

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