BLACK BEAN SOUP | COOKING SLOW EPISODE 9

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and higher in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Chop half of a red onion and set aside the other half for later.

Grate garlic into the pan.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan.

Add chopped onion and sweat down with a bit of salt until translucent.

Add grated garlic and a little bit of tomato paste to the pan.

Stir in chipotle paste and cook until combined.

Add two jars of black beans (approximately 700g total) to the mixture.

Pour in beef broth until desired consistency is reached.

Prepare a salsa by dicing the remaining onion, sweet corn, and tomatoes.

Add diced avocado and parsley to the salsa mixture.

Season the salsa with salt, olive oil, and lime juice.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with black pepper and salt as needed.

Serve the soup topped with the fresh salsa.

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