Brazilian Black Bean Soup - Sopa de Feijão

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats with a similar flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin and smoked paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add soaked black beans, bay leaves, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky as preferred.

Stir in lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and additional lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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