Black Bean Soup

prep time:
20 min
total time:
2.5 hr
Makes 6 servings
Mary Beth AtwellMary Beth Atwell

ingredients

  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 3/4 cup sliced celery
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder (use less if you don’t like spicy food)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans chicken broth
  • 2 14.5-ounce diced tomatoes
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, optional
  • Lime wedges, optional

directions

  • 1

    Saute onion, carrots and celery in 2 tablespoons olive oil about 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute one more minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.

  • 2

    Serve with cilantro and lime wedges.

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