The Secret Ingredient (Liquid Smoke): Black Bean So

Name: The Secret Ingredient (Liquid Smoke): Black Bean Soup With Smoked Sour Cream Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon light olive oil; 2 slices center-cut bacon, diced; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 29-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 1 quart vegetable stock; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 teaspoons) liquid smoke; Zest of 1/2 lime; Cilantro

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon light olive oil
2 slices center-cut bacon, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 29-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 quart vegetable stock
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 teaspoons) liquid smoke
Zest of 1/2 lime
Cilantro

1
Get a big soup pot hot over medium heat. Add the light olive oil, followed immediately by the bacon. Sweat the bacon a minute or two to render its fat, then add the onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno. Sweat for 4 minutes. Add the cumin and coriander, and sweat for 30 seconds.
2
Add the beans and bay leaf to the pot. Add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, and then lower the heat. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, and then continue to vigorously simmer the soup uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes until you have reached your desired consistency.
3
Take the pot off the heat, and use an immersion blender to just slightly blend the soup, leaving most of it chunky, but making it slightly thicker and creamier.
4
Meanwhile, make the smoked sour cream. Whisk the sour cream together with the liquid smoke and the lime zest. Dollop on the hot black bean soup, and tear a few cilantro leaves over the top.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon light olive oil, 2 slices center-cut bacon, diced, 1/2 medium onion, diced, 1/2 green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, The Secret Ingredient (Liquid Smoke): Black Bean Soup With Smoked Sour Cream Recipe 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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The Secret Ingredient (Liquid Smoke): Black Bean Soup With Smoked Sour Cream Recipe

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