Simple and Delicious Black Bean Soup

This simple and hearty black bean soup is a great easy recipe to add into your rotation.

Why you should try Black Bean Soup

1. Black bean soup is a delightful, hearty, and economical option.
2. Black beans offer a fantastic source of plant-based protein, making it a compelling choice for those seeking to reduce animal protein consumption.
3. Whether using canned black beans for a speedy preparation or slow-cooking them for a more natural approach, this recipe accommodates various schedules and tastes.

Servings: 6 servings

Serving size: 240 g

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups (473 ml) black beans, cooked with cooking liquid
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (150 g.)
• 1 cup chopped white onion (150 g.)
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 750 ml
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of Cumin
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil

Instructions for making Black Bean Soup

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in the red bell pepper and cook for 4 minutes more.

2. Add the black beans, cooking liquid, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the flavors have melded. Serve hot.

Variations and substitutions

1. For a unique spin, swap black beans for red beans. The results are nothing short of extraordinary.
2. While simplicity reigns supreme with garlic, peppers, and onions, consider elevating the soup with additions like leeks, scallions, your preferred chili peppers, and herbs such as cilantro.

Tips and Tricks Section for making Black Bean Soup

1. Creamy Consistency Hack: To achieve a creamy texture, blend half a cup of the soup (including beans) and reintroduce it to the pot. Instant creamy goodness, guaranteed.
2. Black bean soup stands the test of freezing. Prepare a batch, divide it, consume one portion during the first week, and stash the rest for later. Enjoy a varied diet while minimizing time in the kitchen.
3. Elevate the flavors with cumin, a must-have for this recipe. Paprika, garlic powder, and a dash of pepper always make for a delightful seasoning trio.
4. For a richer flavor, you can add 1 cup of chopped cilantro or parsley to the soup.
5. If you like a spicier soup, you can add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
6. This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.

WW Points

Cooked black beans 0 points

Chicken broth 1 point

Onion 0 points

Red bell pepper 0 points

Garlic 0 points

Ground cumin 0 points

Black pepper 0 points

Olive oil 3 points

Table salt 0 points

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