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Simple Black Bean Soup

Yields1 ServingCook 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)
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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.

7

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

8

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

9

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

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

4 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories459
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 33mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 81g30%

Dietary Fiber 21g75%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.