Sheila'S Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Sheila'S Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil); 1 cup boiling water; 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds & membrane removed, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/3 cup water; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (I like to give them a quick zap in the food processor to get rid of the chunks...your preference.); 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; sour cream

Servings: persons

10 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds & membrane removed, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/3 cup water
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (I like to give them a quick zap in the food processor to get rid of the chunks...your preference.)
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream

1
Cover the sundried tomatoes with the boiling water and set aside.
2
In a large pot heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and jalapeno pepper, stirring frequently until soft.
3
Add the cumin, 1/3 cup water and tomatoes.
4
(Break up large chunks if you haven't already zapped them.).
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minute.
7
Add the undrained black beans and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8
Drain and chop the sundried tomatoes and add to soup.
9
Cook 5-10 minutes longer.
10
Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
11
Puree half the soup in food processor or blender and return to pot.
12
If soup is too thick, add some water or tomato juice if you prefer.
13
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

876

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 10 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), 1 cup boiling water, 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Sheila'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sheila'S Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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