Smoky Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 lime (juiced)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes until soft, then add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
3. For a thicker soup, blend about half the pot with an immersion blender (or mash with a spoon), then stir back together.
4. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Ladle into bowls and finish with cilantro, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Per serving (approx): 290 kcal · 15g protein · 45g carbs · 6g fat. Values are estimates and vary with ingredients and toppings.