This Mr. Stox Black Bean Soup is a hearty, velvety dish that transforms simple dry beans into a luxurious meal. By sautéing aromatics like onions, peppers, and carrots before simmering them with the beans, you build a deep, complex flavor base. The soup is then blended until smooth, creating a creamy texture without any dairy. It is naturally vegan and packed with fiber and protein, making it perfect for cold winter nights or as a comforting lunch. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream or salsa for added zest. This recipe is easy to prepare in large batches, making it an excellent choice for meal prep and freezing for later enjoyment.
Mr. Stox Black Bean Soup
Description
This Mr. Stox Black Bean Soup is a hearty, velvety dish that transforms simple dry beans into a luxurious meal. By saut&# 195;©ing aromatics like onions, peppers, and carrots before simmering them with the beans, you build a deep, complex flavor base. The soup is then blended until smooth, creating a creamy texture without any dairy. It is naturally vegan and packed with fiber and protein, making it perfect for cold winter nights or as a comforting lunch. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream or salsa for added zest. This recipe is easy to prepare in large batches, making it an excellent choice for meal prep and freezing for later enjoyment.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak the dry black beans in plenty of water in the refrigerator overnight.
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Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly in a colander.
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In a large pot, sauté the onion, red bell pepper, carrot, celery, garlic, and cilantro over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Add the drained beans and chicken stock to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beans are very soft and easy to mash, approximately 1 hour.
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Carefully puree the soup in batches using a blender until completely smooth.
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Pour the blended soup back into the pot.
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Season with chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Serve hot in wide-rimmed bowls, garnished with salsa and Mexican crema or sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 149.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.2g10%
- Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 10.1g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.