Black bean soup is a dish made with black beans, vegetables, and spices, and is often enriched with ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro. In Guatemala, it is a traditional dish due to its nutritional value and the local availability of beans.
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
- 3 cans (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 green chili, diced
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- Cilantro, minced (optional)
In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until brown. In a blender, combine 1 cup of water/vegetable broth and 2 cans of beans. Blend until smooth. Add to onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes, chilis, remaining beans, spices and remaining water/broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro.
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