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Black Bean And Rice Soup Recipe

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Description

Black bean and rice soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. The soup is made with black beans, rice, vegetables, and spices. It is a vegan and gluten-free recipe that is easy to make and healthy.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes. You will need to chop the vegetables and rinse the beans and rice before you start cooking.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 45 minutes. The soup needs to simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp of cumin
  • 1 tsp of chili powder
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • A large pot
  • A wooden spoon
  • A knife
  • A cutting board

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they are fragrant.
  3. Add the bell peppers and tomato, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the cumin and chili powder, and stir to combine.
  5. Add the black beans and rice to the pot, and stir to combine.
  6. Add the vegetable broth to the pot, and stir to combine.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  8. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve the soup hot, garnished with cilantro or avocado if desired.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. It also freezes well, so you can make a big batch and save some for later.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 569mg

Recipe Tips

  • For a spicier soup, add more chili powder or a diced jalapeno pepper.
  • You can use any type of rice you like, but brown rice is healthier and adds a nutty flavor to the soup.
  • If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water or chicken broth instead.
  • You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • For a creamier soup, you can blend some of the soup in a blender or food processor and then add it back to the pot.

Enjoy your delicious black bean and rice soup!


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