Cozy Black Bean Soup Recipe | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Canned black beans are lower in sodium; pinto beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point; canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Rinse and soak the black beans overnight in water.

In a pot, combine the soaked black beans, 2 quarts of water, and 1 quart of chicken stock; bring to a boil.

Add the rice and cook until the beans are tender.

Stir in the cumin, chopped leek, onions, garlic, and chili pepper; season with salt to taste.

Blend a portion of the soup to achieve a creamy consistency.

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and salsa.

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