Quick Black Bean Soup

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MacroMiranda
MacroMiranda Posts: 78 Member
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As we're inching towards Fall (can you believe it's almost September?), I'm starting to get really excited about making soups. Here's a hearty black bean soup recipe I found in a work newsletter a couple years back. It's seasonally versatile, and I'm going to make this for dinner tonight, so I thought I'd share.

Easy Black Bean Soup
Ingredients:
2- 15 oz cans black beans, undrained
1- 16 oz can vegetable broth ( I use 1 tsp Better than Bouillon plus according water)
1/2 C salsa of your choice*
1 T. chili powder
Optional toppings:
shredded cheese
sour cream or greek yogurt
chopped onion
chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
Mash one can of black beans with a potato masher or blend in a food processor. Pour both cans of beans into a medium saucepan. Add vegetable broth, salsa, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, and you're done! Top with extras.
4 servings

Nutrition information (without toppings) as per the original recipe:
Calories: 213
Fat: 2.7 g
Protein: 14.5 g
Fiber: 11 g
Carbs: 32.9 g

* Store bought fresh salsa works well, but I like to use this recipe substituting Hunt's fire roasted tomatoes, adding a handful of cilantro, and a fresh squeezed lime:
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/11/chilis-copycat-salsa-recipe.html
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  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,134 Member
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    Yummy :) I've been making this for quite awhile now & love it!
  • siriuslestrange1
    siriuslestrange1 Posts: 74 Member
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    hmmm... Wanting to make this. Wonder if I could add some veggies to stretch it further and maybe reduce the carbs? I'm thinking onion, pepper, tomato (all in salsa, I know, but fresh is always good!), corn (though that wouldn't lower carbs any), carrots. Anyone else have suggestions?
  • MacroMiranda
    MacroMiranda Posts: 78 Member
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    hmmm... Wanting to make this. Wonder if I could add some veggies to stretch it further and maybe reduce the carbs? I'm thinking onion, pepper, tomato (all in salsa, I know, but fresh is always good!), corn (though that wouldn't lower carbs any), carrots. Anyone else have suggestions?

    Good ideas! I would maybe go the direction of greens and add in some spinach, chopped kale, or cabbage. Maybe zucchini and chopped bell peppers too.
  • taidasrictar
    taidasrictar Posts: 100 Member
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    hmm might have to try to yours i do the super simple version of this

    1 can black beans
    about 200g of salsa
    1 serving of frozen corn
    and usually 1 serving (28g)cheese

    and just nuke it

    yours sounds better than mine :)
  • joyce0624
    joyce0624 Posts: 115 Member
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    Bump!
  • MacroMiranda
    MacroMiranda Posts: 78 Member
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    For some reason I'm not seeing the option to edit my original post, so here's a pic all the way down here :)

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  • MacroMiranda
    MacroMiranda Posts: 78 Member
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    hmm might have to try to yours i do the super simple version of this

    1 can black beans
    about 200g of salsa
    1 serving of frozen corn
    and usually 1 serving (28g)cheese

    and just nuke it

    yours sounds better than mine :)

    I like how the chili powder and vegetable broth add an extra depth of flavor, and I think you might too! Corn sounds really good though, I'll try adding that in next time. This could also be a good soup to just assemble cold, portion, and heat in the microwave or stovetop, as it doesn't need to be cooked, just heated.
  • toothfairy2717
    toothfairy2717 Posts: 39
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    Ooooooh I love black bean soup!
  • kbeardmore22
    kbeardmore22 Posts: 283 Member
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    Looks very yummy, will have to try!
  • mmkaye
    mmkaye Posts: 23 Member
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    Soon as it gets cool here I'm making this!
  • mmkaye
    mmkaye Posts: 23 Member
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    Soon as it gets cool here I'm making this!
  • perrinjoshua
    perrinjoshua Posts: 286 Member
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    Thanks for the recipe. A must try for sure! Sounds delicious.
  • Katefra
    Katefra Posts: 21 Member
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    This sounds a lot like Taco soup which my husband even loves! I will try it this winter for sure. The winters here in Illinois get really cold and this sounds like it could hit the spot!
  • rachface1234
    rachface1234 Posts: 227 Member
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    + onions and bell peppers + cumin + topped with slices of avocado and lime wedges YUMMMMMMMM :love:
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
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    Looks good!
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
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    Nummy sounding! Looks pretty cheap to make, too. Gonna hit the grocery store tomorrow, and bam - dinner for me for four nights! (wow - say that 3 times fast! lol)

    Thanks for sharing!!
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
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    bump
  • Odiliawine
    Odiliawine Posts: 116 Member
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    Looks delicious and I do love my black beans!
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
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    Yum...love black bean soup.
  • bubblyharry
    bubblyharry Posts: 4
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    All vegetables are carbs. If you add them, the carb count will go up.. Beans are a complex carb and a great source of protein and fibre and you shouldn't be concerned about their carb content.

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