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Black Bean and Sausage Soup (Vegetarian Option)

A thick, satisfying, hearty soup; filling enough for dinner, light enough for lunch! Creamy, smooth, flavorful, with hickory and citrus notes. VEGETARIAN? No problem, omit the sausage and swap in veggie broth for chicken.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 748 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 Cans Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 carrots pealed chopped (3/4 cup baby carrots may be substituted, chopped)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 shake red pepper flakes or more if you like heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon sherry I've also used Port, Marsala, any of the dry sweeter wines (optional)
  • 1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke optional, I like Hickory smoke
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock or vegetable broth if keeping vegetarian
  • 1 pound or package of Polish Kielbasa or Andouille Sausage sliced bite size
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS
  • chopped cilantro
  • Lime slices
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • Crumbled Mexican or Jack cheese
  • rice

Instructions

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  1. Drain and rinse black beans in colander and set aside to drain completely.
  2. Heat oil in a medium-large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots and peppers, saute until soft and aromatic, about 10 minutes.
  3. While veggies are sauteing, measure all spices and place in small bowl, set aside. Once veggies are soft, add black beans and spices and stir cooking for a minute or two to combine flavors.
  4. Add chicken stock, orange juice, sherry, and liquid smoke; cook for 30 minutes on low heat.
  5. Using an immersion blender (remove bay leaf first) blend until smooth (or use a regular blender, in small batches). Add sliced sausage, cilantro and lime juice, simmer until warm. Serve with variety of desired toppings, especially delicious with a small scoop of rice, sour cream and a squeeze of lime, topped with crumbled Cotija cheese.
  6. Serve with warm tortillas and variety of desired toppings, topped with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • VEGETARIAN OPTION | Replace chicken stock with vegetable stock and omit sausage.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11 serving Calories 748kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 2087mg (87%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 748

% Daily Value*

Serving 11 serving
Calories 748kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 2087mg 87%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.