Black Bean Soup

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cans

  15 oz each black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium onion

  diced
• 3 cloves garlic

  minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  optional
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: sour cream

  fresh cilantro, diced avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

• 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until
  softened, about 5 minutes.
• 2 Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until
  fragrant.
• 3 Add black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
• 4 Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to
  meld.
• 5 Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a creamier texture, or
  transfer half to a blender and return it to the pot.
• 6 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
• 7 Serve hot with your favorite toppings and sides.

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