Black Bean Soup
LunchMedium

Black Bean Soup

Black beans, carrots, celery, and seasonings are simmered into this hearty soup. Bring out the delicious flavors with a splash of lime juice and spoonful of yogurt at serving.

3 h 20 min5 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 2.5 cups

320

Calories

17g

Protein

51g

Carbs

7g

Fat

20g

Fiber

4g

Sugar

437mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil

    2 tablespoons · or cooking oil of your choice

  • onion

    1 · chopped

  • carrots

    2 · diced

  • celery sticks

    2 · diced

  • garlic cloves

    4 · peeled and minced

  • dried basil

    1 teaspoon

  • dried oregano

    1 teaspoon

  • chili powder

    2 teaspoons · or more to taste

  • low-sodium black beans

    3 cans · 14.5-ounce cans, drained and rinsed, or use 6 cups cooked (dried) black beans

  • water

    8 cups

  • cube low-sodium chicken bouillon

    1

  • lime

    1 · juiced

  • plain low-fat yogurt

    optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat, add the oil when it's hot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, basil, oregano, and chili powder and cook about 10 minutes until the onion is soft.

  2. 2

    Add the beans, water, and bouillon cube and raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and cook about 30 minutes or until the beans are very tender.

  3. 3

    Just before serving, squeeze the juice of 1/4 lime on each serving and a tablespoon of yogurt.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

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