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Spicy Black Bean Soup

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Soaking Time
3 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

for beans
  • 1 cup dry black beans
  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 3 sprigs thyme
soup
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced oregano
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
garnishes
  • sour cream
  • roasted corn
  • cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. For beans: Soak beans in 3 cups of water for 18 hours. After beans have soaked, pour them into a medium pot and add remaining cup of water, thyme and salt. Stir together and lightly boil for about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. For soup: Pour oil into a medium pot and place over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, and poblano and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add oregano cumin. Smoked paprika, chile powder, ginger, and cinnamon and stir together. Continue to sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in cilantro, black beans (including excess liquid) and stock, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 20 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour mixture into a blender and blend (until smooth). Pour mixture back into the pot, simmer for 5 minutes and adjust seasonings.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream, some roasted corn kernels and cilantro leaves. Serve.

Notes

  • **Notes:– You can replace the dry black beans for 2 (15 ounce) cans of black beans, not drained and skip step 1.– When blending hot liquids, its important to remove the center cap to the top and replace it with a kitchen towel to prevent a steam ‘explosion’ for occurring.

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1100mg (46%) Potassium 584mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 704IU (14%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1100mg 46%
Potassium 584mg 12%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 704IU 14%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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