Black-Bean Soup With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Black-Bean Soup With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (three 19-ounce cans); 4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups homemade stock; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; ½ cup dry sherry; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 avocados, preferably Hass, cut into 1/2-inch dice; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or ¼ cup flat leaf parsley; 6 radishes, halved and sliced thin; 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

6 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (three 19-ounce cans)
4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups homemade stock
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
½ cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 avocados, preferably Hass, cut into 1/2-inch dice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or ¼ cup flat leaf parsley
6 radishes, halved and sliced thin
2 tablespoons lime juice

1
Combine 3 cups of the beans and 1 cup of chicken broth in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
2
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat.
3
Add the onion and 1 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Increase the heat, add the sherry, and boil until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the bean puree, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth and 3 cups of beans.
6
Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the avocados, cilantro, radishes, lime juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
8
Mix gently.
9
Spoon the soup into bowls and top with the salsa.
10
*If the radishes aren't perfectly crisp, soak them in a bowl of ice water.
11
A few minutes of shock may be just enough to revive them.
12
** With this black-bean soup, a dry amontillado is a natural.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (three 19-ounce cans), 4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups homemade stock, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black-Bean Soup With Avocado Salsa

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