EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP | healthy dinner 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.

Chop 1 large onion (about 2 cups) and 3 bell peppers.

Chop 6 cloves of garlic.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pot with a pinch of kosher salt, and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened.

Stir in garlic, 1 tablespoon of smoky cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and cook for another minute.

Add 4 cans of drained and rinsed black beans and 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Transfer about half of the soup (approximately 4 cups) to a blender and blend until creamy.

Pour the blended soup back into the pot, and stir in the juice of 1 lime and fresh chopped cilantro.

Serve with sliced scallions and diced avocado on top.

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