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Zesty Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups diced red onions, divided
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

4

This Latin American-inspired black bean soup features a rich, sassy broth, black beans seasoned with cumin, and a Caribbean ‘sofrito’ of chopped bell peppers, onions and garlic sautéed in olive oil. Serve piping-hot garnished with lime sour cream, chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro.

Why Try? Black beans are a great source of low fat protein and fiber. Plus, this soup tastes fantastico!

Foodie Byte: • For a black bean soup with a rich smooth texture, puree soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. • Serve topped with a scoop of white rice garnished with minced green onions and a few crisp white corn tortilla chips, for a handsome and tasty presentation.

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Preparation

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, 3 cups onions, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the red wine vinegar, sherry, black beans, and beef broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Combine the sour cream and lime juice in a bowl and whisk to blend.
  4. To serve, ladle soup into bowls; garnish each with the diced tomatoes, remaining chopped onions, cilantro, and a dollop of lime sour cream.

Nutritional Information

Calories 401, Carbohydrates 56g, Cholesterol 12mg, Fat 17g, Fat Calories 150, Fiber 17g, Protein 15g, Saturated Fat 5g, Sodium 622mg. Daily Values: Calcium 208.85mg 21%, Phos 148.28mg 15%, Copper 0.21mg 11%, Zinc 0.83mg 6%, Panto 0.56mg 6%, Biotin 6.52mcg 2173%, Iodine 3.92mcg 3%, Magnesium 39.48mg 10%, Iron 6.0mg 33%, Vitamin B6 30%, Vitamin C 229%, Vitamin B12 3%, Vitamin D 1%, Vit E-a-Toco 11%, Vitamin A 47%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.