Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 12 green bell pepper, chopped; ¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder (or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes); 1 small jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds and membranes for less heat); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with (optional); 2 tablespoons water (for thickening) (optional); lime wedge (optional); sour cream (optional); cilantro (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

3 -4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder (or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
1 small jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds and membranes for less heat)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with (optional)
2 tablespoons water (for thickening) (optional)
lime wedge (optional)
sour cream (optional)
cilantro (to garnish) (optional)

1
Cook bacon over medium heat till crispy and till the fat has rendered out.
2
Remove bacon, set aside.
3
Leave about 1 1/2 Tbsp drippings in pan.
4
Cook onion, bell pepper, chipotle powder, jalapeno, cumin, and salt in bacon drippings over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook another minute.
6
Add broth, beans, and reserved bacon and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes.
7
Using an immersion (stick) blender, blend soup to desired consistency.
8
Thicken with a mixture of cornstarch and water if you desire a thicker soup.
9
Serve with lime wedges, sour cream, and cilantro.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 slices bacon, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 12 green bell pepper, 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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