Black Bean Soup (Recipe)

Black Bean Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 3-4 bay leaves

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 6 cups black beans, cooked

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• ¼ cup fresh parsley

1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the olive oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the tomato, vinegar, cumin, coriander, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes. 3. Add the beans and broth and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, covered. 4. Remove bay leaves and serve garnished with parsley.