Herbed Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Herbed Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups water; 1-1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend; 3 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
3 bay leaves

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
2
Return beans to pan; add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, celery, carrot, peppers and garlic in oil until tender.
3
Add the tomato paste, herbs and seasonings to the bean mixture. Add the sauteed vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

1071

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black beans, 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1-1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Herbed 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.

Herbed Black Bean Soup

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