Angolan Bean Soup with Adelaide

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is fresher and can be made with scraps, while water is a cost-effective base.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its high smoke point and nutrients, while canola is more budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, while collard greens are often less expensive.

Cook brown beans until soft, then drain excess water.

Mash the cooked beans to thicken the stock.

Put the mashed beans into a sieve to separate the beans from the stock.

Chop the cabbage, tomatoes, and onions.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes; cook until softened.

Stir in the mashed beans and vegetable stock.

Add bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Simmer the soup until all ingredients are well combined and flavors meld.

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