Sunday, October 9, 2011
Meatless Mondays: Kickin' Black Bean Soup
Meatless Mondays are back! It's been a while, but it is my goal to get back to eating vegetarian at least once a week. This spicy black bean soup is a perfect Meatless Monday meal: it's hearty, healthy, and has some kick to it! I cooled it off with a squeeze of fresh lime, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. It's a wonderful, filling soup that is a cinch to make! From start to finish this soup takes less than half an hour.
Kickin' Black Bean Soup
Modified From Let's Dish
Printable Version
Makes 4 bowls
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (I used about six slices of pickled jalapenos from a jar)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon Julio's Seasoning (a gift from our awesome friends from TX!) or a dash of cayenne
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef stock or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft, about five minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and Julio's seasoning.
Add the beans and broth and simmer for fifteen minutes.
Remove 1 1/2 cups of the soup and puree in a blender then return to a pot (or use a hand blender directly in the pot).
Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Ladle into individual bowls and add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Excellent with tortilla chips!
This looks and is delicious.Black beans have such a good taste;) Will remember to make it my next meatless day:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE black beans, as you know, and surprisingly I have never made black bean soup. This sounds perfect for when the weather gets cool (and pretty quick and easy too!). I will definitely be making this - hopefully soon!
ReplyDeleteI have never had black bean soup....putting this on the things I need to make soon!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a black bean soup to fulfill my Panera craving...this one looks deee-lish!
ReplyDeleteYummy soup! Thanks for sharing.
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