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On Sundays, I love making huge pots of hearty soups to have for lunch throughout the week. Having this food stockpiled feels like a secret arsenal, a little extra something for a healthy midday energy burst. And many soups actually improve after sitting in the refrigerator for a couple days as the different flavors have a chance to meld together. This black bean soup is simple but delicious, meaning that even on my lazier Sundays, it’s an easy option to give me a head start for the week. I nearly always have all these ingredients on hand in my kitchen, too, so this is a good recipe for when I’ve gone a little too long without grabbing fresh groceries. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are a staple in my kitchen; their smoky spiciness adds a welcome depth to many dishes, and this soup is no exception. I usually like to top off my bowl with cilantro and sour cream, but there’s a lot of room for topping variety (which can also help prevent this soup from feeling boring by the time Friday rolls around). Green onions, grated cheese, diced avocado, or even a fried egg can perch atop this tasty soup.<\/span><\/p>\n

\nChipotle Black Bean Soup<\/span><\/strong>
\nYield: 4 – 6 servings<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

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1 Tbsp olive oil<\/span>*<\/li>\n
1 large onion, diced<\/span><\/li>\n
4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
1 chipotle pepper, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
1 tsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers can)<\/span>**<\/li>\n
1 1\/2 Tbsp chili powder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
1 1\/2 Tbsp ground cumin<\/span><\/li>\n
1 Tbsp oregano<\/span><\/li>\n
2 large (28 – 32 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n
1 large (28 – 32 ounce) can diced tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n
2 – 3 cups stock<\/span>***<\/li>\n
juice from 1 lime<\/span><\/li>\n
1\/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
salt and pepper, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*Or my usual favorite, bacon fat.
\n**Omit for a less spicy soup.
\n***Adjust amount based on how thick you want your finished soup to be.<\/p>\n
Method:
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In a large pot or dutch oven<\/a> $\"\"$ , heat 1 Tbsp olive oil<\/em> over medium heat, then sautee 1 large onion, diced<\/em> until translucent.<\/li>\n
Add 4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced<\/em>, 1 chipotle pepper, minced<\/em>, 1 tsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers can)<\/em>, 1 1\/2 Tbsp chili powder<\/a><\/em>, 1 1\/2 Tbsp ground cumin<\/em>, and 1 Tbsp oregano<\/em>. Sautee until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.<\/li>\n
Stir in 2 large (28 – 32 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed<\/em>, 1 large (28 – 32 ounce) can diced tomatoes<\/em>, and 2 – 3 cups stock<\/em>. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until the beans are softened and the soup has thickened, about 15 – 20 minutes (and longer won’t hurt), adding more stock if needed.<\/li>\n
Stir in juice from 1 lime<\/em>, 1\/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped<\/em>, and salt and pepper, to taste<\/em>.<\/li>\n
Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender<\/a> $\"\"$ to puree the soup to desired consistency. Serve topped with additional cilantro and sour cream, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Roasted Pepper and Refried Bean Soup<\/a><\/li>
Vegetarian Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)<\/a><\/li>
Chana Masala<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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