Black Bean Soup Video Recipe by Bhavna - Quick Healthy Recipes

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.

Boil black beans in water with salt for rapid boil, then cover and soak for at least an hour.

After soaking, boil black beans in a pressure cooker for 4-5 whistles until tender.

Chop garlic and spring onion, keeping the green part for later.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pot, add chopped spring onion and minced garlic, and sauté until edges are golden.

Add homemade vegetable stock to the pot.

Add salsa to the pot.

Add refried beans to the pot to thicken the soup.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the boiled black beans along with the water used for boiling.

Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Serve the soup garnished with chopped tomato and green part of spring onion, and a dollop of sour cream.

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