This easy black bean soup recipe by Preppy Kitchen is amazing. It’s affordable, simple, quick to make, and perfect for cold days. I made it for dinner last week, and we were so satisfied and full. We couldn’t stop eating it – it’s the best. I just went to the grocery to buy all the ingredients, as I’ll be cooking it again this week. This dish served with avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream makes a great dinner or lunch for the whole family. Be sure to try this yummy recipe at home. Read on or watch the video below for detailed instructions.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cups of chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups of chopped carrot
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 3 cans of black beans (1 can – 15.25 oz)
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Add oil to a medium dutch oven and place over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot. Cook the vegetables while stirring occasionally until tender for about 10 minutes.
Step 2:
Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes to the vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
Step 3:
Pour the broth and lime juice, then add the black beans. Let t come to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Place the lid and let it simmer for 25 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Step 4:
Ladle two cups of soup into a blender, open the vent, and blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender. Pour it back into the pot with the remaining soup.
Step 5:
Cook the soup without the lid on until it thickens for about 10 to 20 minutes.
Step 6:
Serve with avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro.