Hearty Black Bean Soup

Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Hearty Black Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

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 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery Stalk
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 2 tablespoon 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, diced red bell pepper, sliced carrot, and sliced celery stalk. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Add cumin powder, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Add black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
7. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
8. Serve hot and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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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.