Black Bean Soup Over Rice Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup Over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2 tsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 small red onion, diced; 2 c. chicken stock, defatted; 4 c. cooked black beans (if canned, rinse and drain); 1 tsp. Creole seasoning; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 2 c. brown rice, cooked; 3 limes, halved; 1 cilantro leaf (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Coat a nonstick pan with a cooking spray.
2
Heat the olive oil in the pan.
3
Add the onion and garlic; saut until translucent. Add the chicken stock, 2 1/2 cups of the cooked black beans and the Creole seasoning.
4
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook until the amount is reduced by 1/3; puree in a blender or a food processor until smooth.
5
You may refrigerate this now for serving later.
6
Then reheat the bean puree.
7
If necessary, thin the puree with additional chicken stock to make it smooth.
8
When serving, place cup of the cooked brown rice in each of six bowls.
9
Top with 1/4 cup of the reserved whole black bean puree.
10
Squeeze 1/2 lime over each bowl.
11
Garnish with a cilantro leaf, if desired.
12
Makes six servings.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 2 tsp. olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 small red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup Over Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean Soup Over Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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