June 23, 2023 3 min read
When you want a filling, robust lunch, black bean soup is a wonderful and healthy option that's ideal for chilly winter nights. But it can be difficult to know where to begin with the wide variety of recipes and cooking techniques available. In this article, we'll go over some of the best methods for making black bean soup so you may prepare it at home.
Why Black Beans Are So Healthy
Let's take a moment to discuss why black beans are such a terrific choice for a nutritious lunch before we get into the cooking techniques. Some of the health advantages of black beans include the following:
Now that we know why black beans are so healthy, let's talk about how to cook them into a delicious soup.
Cooking Method #1: Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
One of the easiest and most hands-off ways to make black bean soup is to use a slow cooker. Here's how to do it:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado
Instructions:
Cooking Method #2: Stovetop Black Bean Soup
You may make black bean soup on the stovetop if you don't have a slow cooker or want to use a more manual technique of cooking. This is how:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado
Instructions:
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