Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is full of flavor and depth. Loaded with veggies, proteins, and greatness!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 yellow onion - chopped
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1 red bell pepper - chopped
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1/2 green pepper - chopped
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1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
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5 cloves garlic
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2/3 cup chopped ham
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3 (14.5 oz.) cans black beans
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1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with chiles
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2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth
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3 tsp cumin
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2 tsp coriander
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1/2 tsp each - chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp hot sauce - you choose
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1 lime - juiced
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon cilantro - chopped
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GARNISHES - Optional
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sour cream
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cilantro
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jalapeno slices
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lime wedges
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grated cheese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Yield: 6 Servings
Directions
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In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, sauté onion, garlic, bell peppers and jalapeno in olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the chopped ham, black beans tomatoes/chiles, chicken broth, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, lime juice, bay leaves and cilantro.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for roughly 1 hour (or more if you have time) until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves and serve.
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OPTIONAL - place soup into an immersion blender or standard blender for a thicker stock. Not Required.