Mexican Farmers Market Black Bean Soup

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 11
Healthy and Flavorful Mexican Farmers Market Black Bean Soup
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cups black beans
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 poblano chiles
1 jalapeno pepper ( red or green )
1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 tablespoons Spanish olive oil
1/2 cup Spanish olive oil
1 large white onion
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 chicken bouillon cubes ( or Spanish Sofrito ) or 1 beef bouillon cube ( or Spanish Sofrito )
1/2 cup cilantro leaf
1/2 cup epazote leaves
1 bunch fresh thyme ( small handful )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
408
Sugar
3g
Fat
18g
This Mexican Farmers Market Black Bean Soup is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for warming up on a cold day. It is a great way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet, and the combination of peppers and spices give it a complex and satisfying flavor profile. This soup is inspired by the fresh ingredients found in Mexican farmers markets, and can be enjoyed as is or topped with your favorite garnishes like avocado, cheese, or sour cream.

Instructions

1.Rinse and drain the black beans.
2.In a heavy saucepan, toast the cumin seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
3.Remove the cumin seeds from the saucepan and set them aside to cool.
4.Seed and dice the poblano peppers, jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
5.In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
6.Saute the diced peppers in the olive oil until they are tender.
7.Peel and chop the onion, then add it to the pot with the peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8.Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pot with the salt and pepper.
9.Add the black beans, chicken bouillon cube, cilantro, epazote, thyme, cumin seeds, and water to the pot.
10.Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes or until the beans are cooked through.
11.Season the soup with additional salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

This soup is packed with flavor from the cumin, peppers, and fresh herbs.

It is also a great source of plant-based protein thanks to the black beans.

CONS

The soup does take a bit of time to prepare and cook, but the end result is worth it.

Some people may find the heat level of the soup too spicy, but you can adjust the amount of peppers used to your preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The black beans in this soup are high in fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals including folate, iron, and magnesium.
The peppers in the soup provide vitamin C and antioxidants, while the fresh herbs like cilantro and thyme are packed with their own unique health benefits.

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