Hearty Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 12 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 12 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 12 vegetable bouillon cubes; 2 ½ cups boiling water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 (15 ounce) cans black beans
¼ cup olive oil
2 carrots, finely chopped
12 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 12 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 12 vegetable bouillon cubes
2 ½ cups boiling water
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat olive oil on medium.
2
When warm but not hot, add chopped onions and garlic.
3
Saute for 5 minutes.
4
Add carrot and bell pepper and saute for 5 more minutes.
5
Puree one can of beans with their liquid and add the puree, along with the boiling water and bouillon, to the pot.
6
Simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, and remaining beans with liquid.
8
Remove some of the liquid from the soup and combine with the cornstarch in a separate bowl.
9
Mix until the cornstarch seems dissolved, and then add to the soup.
10
Simmer for 1/2 hour, or longer if you have the time.
11
Season with salt and pepper; the beans already contribute a good amount of salt, so more pepper may be needed to balance that out.
12
Enjoy!

1926

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 carrots, finely chopped, 12 red bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Black Bean Soup

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