Mexican Black Bean Soup with Jalapeño and Garlic
Description
10-Ingredient black bean soup done in 40 minutes and made with jalapeño, garlic, cumin and cilantro.
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Ingredients
- 7 cloves garlic, divided
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth*
- ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems + more for serving
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Greek yogurt, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Thinly slice 4 large cloves garlic. Mince remaining 3 cloves garlic; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add sliced garlic and cook until just starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat and, using a slotted spoon, transfer fried garlic to a bowl; set aside.
- Add 1 cup diced onion, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 chopped jalapeño, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook over medium heat until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, 1½ teaspoons cumin, and 1½ teaspoons oregano; cook 2 minutes. Add 2 cans drained beans and 4 cups broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes.
- Transfer 1 cup solids and 1 cup broth to a blender; blend until smooth then add back to pot and stir in ½ cup chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon vinegar; season to taste with salt. Serve with fried garlic chips, Greek yogurt, and fresh cilantro.
Equipment
Notes
Vegetable broth: I just use 4 cups water + 4 teaspoons Better than Bouillon Roasted Vegetable Base.
Jalapeño: I like to keep the ribs and seeds of the jalapeño intact. For a mild soup, remove them before chopping.
Optional topping: diced avocado is a nice addition but not necessary.
Storage: this soup will last in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. I love Souper Cubes for freezing soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1½ cupsCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 449mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4g
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