Black Bean Soup with Sweet Plantain and Avocado-Cumin Cream
Black Bean Soup with Sweet Plantain and Avocado-Cumin Cream might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free recipe serves 8. One serving contains 394 calories, 15g of protein, and 18g of fat. A mixture of ground cumin, beans, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the cream you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Ice Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.
Instructions
Wash the beans and discard any debris.
Place the washed beans in large pot and cover with 10 cups water.
Let it sit overnight or for at least 5 hours.In a medium sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Then add the onion, garlic, scallion, red bell pepper and green pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until onions are translucent.Bring the beans to a boil then add the vegetable mixture, ground cumin, oregano and bouillon tablet. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 hour.
Add cilantro, tomato puree, salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for another 60 minutes or until the beans are tender.To make the cream: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth consistency.
Place the diced plantains on a large skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and cook until golden.Ladle the beans in a bowl and top with plantains and avocado cream.