black bean soup- superfood diet
Black beans are high in fiber and antioxidants. They are packed with protein and are considered a superfood. In this recipe you can use canned black beans or make your own from dried black beans. If you cook a big batch and freeze in smaller portions you can make this hearty, delicious soup in just 30 minutes. Good served hot or chilled, garnished with plain yogurt, chopped cucumber, and green onions. Be sure to remove the bay leaves before serving.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped fine
- 3 - celery stalks, sliced thin
- - sea salt to taste (go light!)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to your taste)
- 2 - bay leaves
- 1 quart low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, with their liquid
- - fresh parsley, plain yogurt, or low fat sour cream for garnish
How To Make black bean soup- superfood diet
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Step 1In a 4 quart soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic until the garlic is golden. Add the cumin seeds and stir until the wonderful scent is released. Add the green pepper, celery, salt to taste, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook for a minute longer. Add the bay leaves, broth, and beans. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then increase the heat to high, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more broth if necessary. Serve garnished with parsley, plain yogurt, or low fat sour cream.
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