Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

Ingredients: Makes 6-8 servings

• 1lb dried black beans

• 1tbs olive oil or coconut oil

• 8-10 cups water

• 2tbs low sodium chicken base

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 bay leaves

• 1-2 cups carrots

• 1tbs cumin

• 1-2c sweet yellow corn

• sea salt & black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place beans in large pot. Cover with water.

2. Add bay leaves, garlic, & chicken base. Bring to boil.

3. Reduce heat and allow beans to cook until they begin to soften. (You can cut the cooking time by soaking your beans overnight. Note: You will reduce the water to 2-4 cups to prepare the soup with softened beans.)

4. Add carrots and cumin. Cook until carrots & beans are tender.

5. Add 2-3cups of beans to blender. Blend until smooth.

6. Add blended beans & corn to pot. Stir well. Simmer for additional 5 minutes.

Toppings: Tomatoes Avocados Light Sour Cream Shredded Cheese Chicken

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 225 | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 12g | Carbs: 37g | Protein: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Sodium: 285mg

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