Quick Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 quarts (8 cups) low salt vegetable stock or broth
  • 2 cans (15 or 16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, carrot and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add stock, beans, coriander and cayenne pepper; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Transfer to blender or food processor; process to desired consistency. Reheat if necessary. Ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 91.74
Carbohydrates: 17.71g
Fat: 1.81g
Saturated Fat: 0.24g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.26g
Protein: 3.78g
Dietary Fiber: 5.8g
Potassium: 328.86mg
Sodium: 329.5mg
SERVES: 8
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Healthy Weight
Heart Healthy
High Fiber
Low Calorie
Low Carbs
Low Sat. Fat
Low Sodium
Recipe adapted from YOU: On a Diet by Michael Roizen, MD, and Mehmet Oz, MD.