Hearty Black Bean Soup
Recipe: #9068
April 17, 2013
Categories: Beans, Black Beans, Mexican, Cinco de Mayo Sunday Dinner, High Fiber, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Spicy, more
"Quick and easy. Goes nice with some warm flour tortillas. Or if you cut tortillas into strips with a pizza cutter and fry them until crisp, they make a nice topping for the soup."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (200.8 g)
- Calories 292.1
- Total Fat - 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 354.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 50.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 12.2 g
- Sugars - 3.3 g
- Protein - 16.8 g
- Calcium - 114.7 mg
- Iron - 4.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 3.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.7 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large pan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
Step 2
Stir in oregano, thyme, cumin, and cayenne; cook 1 minute.
Step 3
Puree 1/2 of the black beans in a blender.
Step 4
Add puree, remaining beans, and broth to pan.
Step 5
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish with cilantr, parsley or crispy fried tortilla strips.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use parsley instead.
- For a vegan version of the soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Substitute olive oil with avocado oil: Avocado oil has a higher smoke point than olive oil, making it better suited for sautéing and cooking at higher temperatures. This will help to ensure that the flavors of the onion and garlic are fully developed and that the soup does not burn.
- Substitute fresh cilantro with fresh parsley: Parsley has a milder flavor than cilantro, making it a great substitute for those who do not enjoy the strong flavor of cilantro. This will help to ensure that the flavor of the soup is not overpowered by the cilantro.
Vegan Variation Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and omit the fried tortilla strips.
Gluten-Free Variation Substitute gluten-free chicken broth and omit the fried tortilla strips.
Mexican Rice: This fluffy and flavorful Mexican rice is a great accompaniment to the Hearty Black Bean Soup. The combination of the savory soup and the slightly spicy, aromatic rice is sure to make a delicious meal.
Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter: This sweet and smoky side dish is a perfect complement to the Mexican Rice and Hearty Black Bean Soup. The creamy, spicy butter adds a delicious flavor to the corn and the combination of the two dishes creates a flavorful and balanced meal.
FAQ
Q: How do I make crispy tortilla strips?
A: Cut the tortillas into strips with a pizza cutter, then heat a pan with a bit of oil and fry the strips until they are crisp.
Q: How do I make homemade salsa?
A: Start by dicing tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro. Mix the ingredients in a bowl and add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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Fun facts:
This Hearty Black Bean Soup recipe is similar to the traditional Mexican dish, frijoles negros. Frijoles negros is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is believed to have been eaten since the time of the Aztecs.
The recipe for this soup was popularized by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, who featured it on his show Boy Meets Grill. He made the soup with a few variations, including adding bacon and jalapeno peppers.