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Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Easy Spicy Black Bean Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers red or yellow, chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 unit lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 unit avocado diced, for garnish
  • to taste fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (5-7 minutes).
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Stir in black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning as desired.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with diced avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with additional vegetables or toppings like cheese.

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