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Black Bean Soup

An easy recipe for black bean soup without a lot of fun - but a lot of fanfare. This is simple, nutritious, and tasty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 3/4 cup baby carrots
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cans black beans (Drained and Rinsed)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp pepper
  • Toppings: Sour cream, cilantro leaves, lime, shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Chop pepper, carrots, onion, and minced garlic
  • saute with butter for 5 min. until softened
  • Add black beans, chicken broth, and seasonings
  • Simmer for 20-30 minutes until all veggies are soft
  • Remove bay leaf
  • Serve as is OR use immersion blender (or regular blender) to blend soup fully or make partially smooth
  • Top with your choice of toppings
Keyword black bean soup, cheeseburger soup