El Torito’s Black Bean Soup
Description
This authentic-style black bean soup is made with dried black beans simmered with stock, aromatic vegetables, and spices. The soup is pureed for a smooth texture and finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro. A comforting and nutritious meal perfect for cold days.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse and sort through black beans, discarding any that are shriveled or discolored.
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Place beans in a large stockpot. Cover beans with water and refrigerate to soak overnight.
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Drain beans and return to stockpot. Add stock and heat to boiling.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
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Add to stockpot along with oregano, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne pepper.
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Cover stockpot and reduce heat to simmer for 3 to 4 hours.
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Transfer soup to blender or food processor and puree to desired thickness.
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Just before serving add lime juice and garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro, if desired.
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Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2g4%
- Sodium 400mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 15g60%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
black beans, soup, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, thyme, cayenne, vegetarian, mexican
