Black Bean Soup

A simple, hearty soup with black beans, tomatoes, herbs and a hint of lime. One-pot meal ready in an hour!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1/3 cup lime juice or juice from 1 lime
  • hot sauce to taste
  • plain Greek yogurt for topping (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Stir often.
  2. Add the beans, potatoes and water. Bring to a boil; then reduce to medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the cilantro, cumin, lime juice and hot sauce, if desired. Stir and cook for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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