BLACK BEAN SOUP - How to make BLACK BEAN SOUP Recipe

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.

Cover beans in fresh cold water and soak for 8-10 hours. Drain water.

In a dutch oven or large heavy pot, add black beans and 8 cups fresh cold water.

On high heat, bring beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover beans and cook for 1 hour.

In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil, onions, garlic, green pepper, and bay leaves. Sauté until browning begins to develop around onion edges, about 5-8 minutes.

Add the sautéed mixture to the black beans. Simmer for 1 more hour.

Add kosher salt and black pepper.

Remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.

Remove bay leaves and puree some of the black beans for a hearty soup.

Return beans back to medium heat to warm. Serve.

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