Trevor Jensen makes the best black bean soup I've ever tasted. But it was full of bacon!
This healthier version is light and fresh and really tasty with some yummy salsa on top. And my kids will eat just about anything if it's served with tortilla chips. (I love how all the carrots and celery just disappeared in the blending too - and don't forget to toss in a handful of cilantro)
Black Bean Soup
1 T olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3/4 C diced carrots (about 2 med carrots)
3/4 C diced celery (about 2 ribs)
1 C diced onion (about 1 sm-med onion)
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 3.5oz can green chilies
2 cans low-sodium beef broth (one can is plenty - otherwise soup is too thin)
1 t kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t cumin (I used more)
1/2 t dry oregano leaves
1 bay leaf
1 lime, juiced
1 lime, juiced
Optional Toppings: sour cream, tortilla chips, grated cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, guacamole etc.
Place a large stock pot on the stove-top and set to medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add olive oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and saute 4-5 minutes. Add in the black beans, chilies, and beef broth. Stir to combine and then add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
Simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf from soup.
Place soup in a blender. (You could use an immersion blender in place of this step) Place lid on blender, but remove the stopper in the lid to let heat escape. Place a paper towel over the hole to avoid splatters.
Puree soup until completely smooth. Optionally you could pulse until a semi-chunky soup is achieved. Squeeze in the juice from one lime and pulse to combine. (I threw in a handful of fresh cilantro too. It was perfect)
Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings. Serve with extra lime wedges. Makes about 8 C soup.
Nutritional Information (1 C soup, w/o toppings):
125 calories, 2g fat, 8g fiber
that sounds fantastic! i'm definitely going to try this one.
ReplyDeleteI've been craving bacon like CRAZY!! How do I get a hold of the unhealthy version???
ReplyDeleteThese are the notes I have from Trevor - Cook bacon (half a package), drain off as much fat as you don't want in the soup - or leave it all in! Add chopped onion, a few cans of black beans and simmer, near the end toss in some fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes (or 1/2 cup of pico) and add fresh lime juice and salt to taste.
ReplyDeleteThe girls at Our Best Bites just released their debut cookbook. I can't wait to get a copy! As always, love your posted recipes.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I now have black bean soup on my menu!
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