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Creamy Black Bean Soup with Spiced Oil in Just 60 Minutes

Black Bean Soup with Spiced Oil
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A hearty and flavorful black bean soup topped with spiced oil for extra depth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • For spiced oil: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse soaked black beans.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
  3. Stir in cumin and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add black beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf. Blend half the soup for a creamy texture, if desired.
  7. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  8. Heat olive oil in a small pan. Add chili flakes and garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute.
  9. Drizzle spiced oil over soup before serving.

Notes

  • Soak beans overnight for faster cooking.
  • Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing chili flakes.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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