Black Bean Soup
For anyone trying to eat healthy on a budget, you can’t afford for beans not to be your best friend. This black bean soup is hearty and filling, yet inexpensive to make.
- 2.5 cups dry black beans
- 6.5 cups water
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup salsa or picante sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp minced or crushed garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup frozen corn
- cheese and sour cream to garnish
Rinse and drain the beans. Soak for 4 to 8 hours covered in water, in the fridge.
Drain the beans from the soaking water. Add the 6.5 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. After they reach a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, for 1.5 hours.
Add peppers, onions, salsa, garlic, corn, and spices. Stir to combine. Simmer half an hour uncovered until liquids are reduced. Take out 2 cups of soup and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth, then add it back into the pot. Simmer another 5 minutes.
Serve garnished with cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Freezes well!
Black Bean Soup
January 23rd, 2009 | Category: soup, vegetarian
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