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A bowl of vegetarian black bean soup garnished with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, lime and red pepper
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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

This healthy vegetarian black bean soup is full of veggies and protein, and with its Southwestern flavors it's the perfect remedy for the winter blahs.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 208kcal
Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 celery rib chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 chipotle chile canned in adobo sauce minced (or more to taste)*
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice more to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional garnishes: sour cream, avocado, grated cheese, chopped red onion, cilantro, tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and starting to color.
    • Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and 1/2 chipotle chile, and cook for one more minute.
    • Add the black beans, corn, and chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to the desired consistency, smooth or a little chunky. Alternatively, use a regular blender and blend in batches.
    • Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    * chipotle chiles in adobo sauce add great flavor, but if it's not a flavor you enjoy and you still want a little heat, you can use 1/2 minced jalapeno instead (add it at the beginning to the onions and other vegetables), or just add some crushed red pepper or hot sauce to taste before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2085IU | Vitamin C: 28.8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg