Description
A hearty and nutritious black bean soup, packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a quick meal or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add soaked black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until beans are tender.
- Blend half the soup for a creamier texture if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for faster cooking.
- Use canned beans for a quicker version.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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