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Black bean soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Black bean soup is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 8 hours of cooking time for a combined total time of 8 hours, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 8 Hours
Total Time 8 Hours, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Black Beans; Tomatoes
Category Beans & Legumes; Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Sautéing; Slow Cooker
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 medium carrot, chopped

  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 3 cups cooked black beans

  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes with liquin

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 4 cups water

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a small pan and sauté the onion, green pepper, and garlic cloves for 5 minutes.

  • Transfer the vegetables to a crock pot and add in the beans, tomatoes, water, bay leaves, and spices. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top of the ingredients in the crock pot if desired.

  • Cook for 8 hours.

  • Puree at least 2 cups of the soup's solid ingredients and place back in the cooker to thicken the stew before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 152 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 50mg

  • Carbohydrate: 25g

  • Fiber: 8g

  • Protein: 8g