Healthy Black Bean Soup
Thick, hearty, and healthy black bean soup that makes a great base for fun add-ins!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 81kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- ¼ cup green bell pepper
- ¾ cup celery chopped
- ½ cup carrot chopped
- 2 Tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- dash cayenne as desired
- 1-2 tsp sea salt
- 6 cups cooked black beans
- 4 cups water
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot.
- Add in the veggies (onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic), along with one teaspoon of sea salt.
- Saute for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add in the spices, beans, and water.
- Bring everything to a low boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
- Cook 20 minutes.
- Stir in the vinegar and cilantro.
- Puree half of the soup (I just use an immersion blender until it looks how I like).
- Season to taste and serve with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Nutrition facts based on using six cups of cooked, canned beans. WW SmartPoints: 3
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 1.6g