Simple Black Bean Soup

Simple Black Bean Soup – 6 Servings

Suzy Lewis

This is a perfect dish for a cool evening that cooks up quick! Beans are a key ingredient for preventing heart health issues because of the nutrients and fiber. If you would like to prepare it using dried beans, just soak them overnight in a pot of water and drain before cooking. Generally, you need to cook them for 3-4 hours to be a good consistency in my experience. When using canned beans buy ones that are in a BPA free container if available. For a thicker consistency you can use a submersion blender to lightly blend some of the beans.

Ingredients:
3 cans black beans, keep juice
4 C vegetable broth
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ diced yellow onion
½ diced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 limes
1 Tbsp chili powder
Pinch of pink sea salt

Toppings:
Diced avocado
Chopped cilantro
Shredded cheddar cheese
1 lime in wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in Dutch oven or large saucepan with olive oil until translucent.
2. Add black beans, spices, and broth, bring to a boil. 
3. Reduce heat to simmer and add juice from 1 lime.
4. Serve with toppings of your choice, enjoy!