Healthy Black Bean Soup | Jamie Oliver

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.

Chop celery into small lengths and then into centimeter dice.

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped celery and garlic to the pan.

Add thyme and 2 bay leaves to the pan.

Add 2 finely chopped red onions to the pan.

Add half a chili and chopped bell peppers to the pan.

Season with a pinch of salt while frying.

Prepare salsa by chopping coriander leaves and stalks, adding lime juice, olive oil, and salt.

Add 800g of black beans and 400ml of water to the pan.

Bring to a boil and boil hard for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat and remove bay leaves.

Blend a quarter of the soup with a hand blender for a chunky-smooth texture.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Crack eggs into the soup to poach them.

Serve the soup with poached eggs and tortillas.

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