Black Bean Soup

Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber, iron, and folate. They have been a staple in Latin American cuisine for centuries.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Black Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black beans
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black beans.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
4. Add cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Add black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the beans are soft.
7. Use an immersion blender or transfer a portion of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
8. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in lime juice.
9. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 2g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.