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Black Bean Soup

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Black bean soup is a simple recipe you can make in one pot with everyday ingredients and a bold, smokey flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 carrots (chopped)
  • 1 rib celery (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder (more or less to taste. Sub ½ tsp red pepper flakes + 1 tsp smoked paprika)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (or more to taste)
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime (the juice + more for squeezing on top)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Veggies and Spices Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 onion, 3 carrots, and 1 rib celery; sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in 4 cloves garlic, 2 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp chipotle powder (or smoked paprika + red pepper flakes); cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Simmer the Soup Add 3 cups vegetable broth, 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans, 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, 4 bay leaves, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered for 25 minutes.
  3. Blend and Finish Blend 12 cups of soup for creaminess. Stir in juice from 1 lime, adjust seasoning, and add broth to thin if needed.

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