Black Bean Soup With Chipotle Chiles Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup With Chipotle Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium red onions, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (16 ounce) can dried black beans; 1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile, canned*; 7 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/2 cup plum tomato, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium red onions, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) can dried black beans
1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile, canned*
7 cups hot water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and both bell peppers and saute until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin; stir 1 minute.
2
Transfer mixture to 6-quart slow cooker. Add beans and chipotles, then 7 cups hot water. Cover and cook on high until beans are very tender, about 6 hours.
3
Transfer 2 cups bean mixture to blender; puree until smooth. Return puree to remaining soup in slow cooker. Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper.
4
Ladle soup into bowls. Spoon dollop of yogurt into each bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro and serve.
5
*Chipotle chiles canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium red onions, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup With Chipotle Chiles 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.

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Black Bean Soup With Chipotle Chiles

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