Hearty Black Bean Soup | Sopa de Frijoles Nicaraguense

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Pinto beans are often more affordable and provide a similar texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily at home.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Heat a medium sized pot over medium-high heat.

Add olive oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes or until raw taste is gone.

Add mashed red beans and incorporate well.

Add canned black beans along with their liquid and stir until soup thickens.

Add water, bay leaf, and cumin; bring soup to a boil.

Season with salt as desired, reduce heat and simmer soup for 7 minutes.

Serve soup with a dollop of sour cream and a fried egg.

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