Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Dried Black Beans; 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 whole Medium Onions, Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 whole Large Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 2 quarts Vegetable Stock; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; Salt To Taste; Optional Garnishes, Such As Diced Avocado, Sour Cream Or Yogurt, And Salsa

Servings: persons

1 pound Dried Black Beans
1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 whole Medium Onions, Chopped
6 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 whole Large Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 quarts Vegetable Stock
2 whole Bay Leaves
2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
1 whole Lime, Juiced
Salt To Taste
Optional Garnishes, Such As Diced Avocado, Sour Cream Or Yogurt, And Salsa

1
Place the beans in a bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse prior to cooking.
2
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic and red pepper, sauteing until onions are translucent and just beginning to turn brown. Add cumin and chili powder, stirring to combine.
3
Add the beans, vegetable stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender.
4
Remove bay leaves. Place 4 cups of the soup in a blender, pureeing until until mostly smooth. Return to the pot with the remaining soup, and add nutritional yeast and lime juice. Salt to taste. (Add a bit more chili powder if you would like more spice.) Serve warm with optional garnishes.
5
Will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
6
Recipe adapted from Whole Foods.

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Dried Black Beans, 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 2 whole Medium Onions, Chopped, 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean Soup

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