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Best EVER Black Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 15-oz. cans organic black beans, drained and rinsed, or about 5 cups soaked, and prepared black beans (prepare to package directions)
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced jalapeños
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin seed
  • 1 qt. bone broth
  • 1 jar 14-1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with green peppers undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 avocado sliced for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  • Remove 1 cup black beans from the rest, and mash that 1 cup of beans, leaving the remaining beans whole, set aside.
  • Heat oil, in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, and red pepper, then cook until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add jalapeños, garlic, and seasonings (chili powder, cumin) and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add black beans including mashed beans, broth, tomatoes and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and let cook on low until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  • Taste and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
  • Serve with a dollop of yogurt, sliced avocado, lime, and cilantro.