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Black Bean Soup Recipe

An easy, hearty, Mexican black bean soup, "sopa de frijol negro," garnished with tortilla strips, fresh avocado, and queso fresco.

Prep 20m
Cook 60m
Total 80m
Yield 6 servings
Source: mexicanfoodjournal.com by Douglas Cullen

๐Ÿฅ„ Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked black beans
  • 2 tomatoes (Roma)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 serrano chile (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • tortilla strips
  • 6 tablespoons Mexican cream
  • 1 avocado (cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
  • 6 ounces queso fresco (a young white Mexican cheese)

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

  1. Roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic until they are blackened. You can do this under the broiler or in a pan on the stove.

  2. Blend the roasted vegetables, cumin, and oregano until smooth. (Add a little water if necessary to blend)

  3. Next, blend the black beans with the vegetable mixture until very smooth. (Add 1 cup of water to blend, add more if necessary)

  4. Place the blended soup in a pan on the stove.

  5. Simmer the soup for one hour. (Add water if necessary so that it doesnโ€™t become too thick.)

  6. Salt to taste.

  7. To serve, divide the soup into 6 bowls.

  8. Garnish each bowl of soup with the tortilla strips, 1 tablespoon of Mexican cream, 1 ounce of cubed queso fresco cheese, and the cubed avocado.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition (per serving)

294 kcal Calories
29 g Carbs
14 g Protein
15 g Fat

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.