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Black Bean-Chipotle Soup

Here's how you make Black Bean-Chipotle Soup
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cans (14 ounce) black beans (drained, rinsed and divided, low-sodium)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock (divided)
  • 1 chipotle chile (in adobo sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 ounces red bell pepper (1/2 pepper, diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 can of black beans, 2 cups of chicken stock, the chipotle chile and adobo sauce, and set aside.

  • Step 2: In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the olive oil, onion and peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.

  • Step 3: Add the garlic and cumin, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Step 4: Add the remaining 2 cups of chicken stock, the reserved black bean puree and the remaining 2 cans of black beans.

  • Step 5: Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice, tomato and cilantro.

  • Step 7: Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately, refrigerating any leftovers


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