Name: Simple Black Bean Soup
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans (about 2 ½ cups) rinsed; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper or chili powder; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ½ ripe avocado, chopped (optional)

AuthorGarden KitchenCategoryDinner, Featured, Protein, Sides, Vegetables

Yields1 Serving

Cook Time20 mins

1 pound dried black beans (about 2 ½ cups) rinsed

2 medium yellow onions, chopped

1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

4 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper or chili powder

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

½ ripe avocado, chopped (optional)

Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

Soak the beans overnight or 6 to 8 hours prior to cooking.

Drain and rinse. In a large pot, bring ½ cup water to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Add onions, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.

Stir in cumin and chipotle or chili powder and cook 1 minute, stirring.

Add drained beans and 10 cups water. Bring soup to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 1½ to 2 hours, until beans are tender.

Mash soup slightly with a potato masher to make soup a bit smooth.

Then stir in cilantro, nutritional yeast, if using, and lime juice

Spoon into bowls for serving and garnish with avocado and hot sauce or salsa, if desired.

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