Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup

Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup
Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 354 calories, 18g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. 138 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. If you have bacon, beans, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

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Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
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Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
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Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt.
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Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
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Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
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Stir in black pepper and cumin.
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Add salt to taste.
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Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
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Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings4
Health Score13
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