December 01, 2019 · Written by Foodtolive Team
Soul-Warming Black Bean Soup
Savor the comforting flavors of our soul-warming black bean soup. It’s a perfect meal to warm you up on chilly days or whenever you crave a bowl of pure comfort.
Prep Time: 10 min (+8 hours for soaking) | Cook Time: 50 min | Total Time: 1-hour | Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups dried black beans, soaked and rinsed
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ground chili powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- for serving: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and lime wedges
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Soak the beans in water for 8-12 hours, then drain and rinse them.
- In a big soup pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions turn soft and slightly brown, about 10 min.
- Put all the other ingredients into the pot, except the lime and parsley. Stir well to mix everything. Let it come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 40 min until the beans are soft. Take out the bay leaves.
- You can choose to keep the beans whole or make the soup smoother using a hand blender or a regular blender.
- Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if you like. Serve the soup in bowls, and add lime wedges and parsley for garnish. Enjoy!
This recipe adapted from Eating Bird Food
