Black Bean Soup with Crispy Tortillas

Name: Black Bean Soup with Crispy Tortillas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 850 grams black beans; 2 Tbsps chopped cilantro; 3 6-inchs 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into narrow wedges; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 servings Kosher salt; 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 4 servings Freshly ground pepper; 4 servings Vegetable oil, for frying

Black Bean Soup with Crispy Tortillas might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 261 calories, 14g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up beans, cilantro, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the vegetable oil you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Coffee Cake #SundaySupper as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over moderately high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 35

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Add the tortillas and fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp and lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tortillas to paper towels to drain; season with salt.

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Tortilla

Salt

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Paper Towels

In a medium soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil used to fry the tortillas.

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Soup

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Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 6 minutes.

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Add the cumin and cook for 1 minute.

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Add the beans and their liquid and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a few tortillas.

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Salt And Pepper