Homemade Black Bean Soup | Rich & Hearty 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.

Heat a cast iron Dutch oven on high heat.

Add extra virgin olive oil to the pot.

Add 1/4 cup each of red onion, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Season with kosher salt and black pepper, and sauté until translucent.

Reduce heat to a simmer and add 2 cloves of garlic (garlic paste).

Add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1.5 teaspoons cumin to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and mix well.

Add 2 cans of black beans to the pot and mix with the vegetables.

Pour in 3.5 cups of chicken stock and mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon of chopped cilantro and let simmer.

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