black bean soup

(1 RATING)
29 Pinches
Cedar Rapids, IA
Updated on Dec 25, 2009

This is my favorite soup to make. It is not only delicious, but healthy, too. I like adding as many vegetables as I can to my meals and this has evolved to include a nice variety.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 cans black beans
  • 1 - 2 cans chicken stock
  • 2 - carrots, chopped
  • 1 - green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 - sweet potato, chopped
  • 2 sticks celery
  • - cilantro, to taste
  • - black pepper, to taste
  • - salt, to taste
  • - cumin, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup ham or bacon

How To Make black bean soup

  • Step 1
    Drizzle oil in pan over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and onion. Continue to chop and add other vegetables.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken stock and blacks beans, you can smash some of the black beans to thicken the soup.
  • Step 3
    Add ham or bacon.
  • Step 4
    Add cilantro, black pepper, salt & cumin.
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  • Step 6
    Serve with grated cheese and/or sour cream.

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