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Hearty Black Bean Soup
Make a pot of hearty black bean soup for a satisfying dinner! Garlic, onion, jalapeño, chili powder, and cumin give this cozy Tex-Mex recipe lots of flavor.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●colander
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the dried beans in a colander, rinse them well, and pick out any stones or imperfect beans.
2
For the overnight soak method: Transfer the beans to a large bowl or pot and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 6 hours and up to ⏱️ 12 hours. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3
For the quick-soak method: Alternatively, transfer the beans to a medium pot and cover with hot water. Bring to a boil and cook for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the beans soak for ⏱️ 1 hour. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4
In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin; stir and cook until fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Add the drained beans, chicken broth, oregano, bay leaves, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/⏱️ 2 hours.
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5
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the salt. Scoop out 2 cups of the beans and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth, then return to the pot. Cover and continue simmering until the soup thickens slightly, about ⏱️ 30 minutes. For a thicker soup, simmer for an additional ⏱️ 30 minutes.
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6
Taste for seasoning and add more salt if desired. Serve the soup with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, and lime wedges.
Sour cream, diced avocado, cilantro, corn tortillas (cut into strips), and lime wedges, for serving
Nutrition Facts
calories
362 Calories
fat Content
10 g
fiber Content
14 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
666 mg
protein Content
18 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
22 mg
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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