Description
A delicious and hearty black bean soup that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 medium celery stalk (chopped)
- 1 medium carrot (chopped)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
- Add the onions, celery, carrots, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the black beans, broth, and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be garnished with avocado or cilantro for added flavor.
- Adjust spices to taste for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg