Black Bean Soup
Simple and delicious black bean soup that is quick and easy to prepare and a great hearty soup for winter!
Servings: 4
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15 ounce can black beans
- 1 14 ounce can chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked ham (cubed)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper ( to taste)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add in 1 of the cans of black beans and the chicken broth.
- In a blender, puree the other can of black beans until smooth then add into the pot. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in ham, cumin, salt, and pepper and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with Cheddar cheese and sour cream to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1181mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3761IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 1mg