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Easy Spicy Black Bean Soup

Cheryl B
You're going to love this tasty, easy to make black bean soup recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American, Latin
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 can black beans 15oz
  • 8.5 oz vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup cilantro and coriander fresh
  • ¼ tsp cumin ground
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ avocado

Instructions
 

  • Finely dice the onion and garlic. Add both to the pot and simmer on low heat.
  • Cut the bell pepper into small pieces and add to the pot.
  • Rinse and drain the black beans.
  • Squash a few black beans with a fork (or put some of the beans in a blender) to give the soup a creamy consistency, then add to the pot.
  • Add the vegetable broth.
  • Chop the cilantro and add it to the soup (holding some in reserve for garnish).
  • Add the cumin, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Prepare avocado slices and warm up the tortillas.

Notes

Top with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and add chopped avocado for the perfect finishing touch.
Keyword black bean, black bean soup,, soup, vegetarian
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