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Smoky Black Bean Soup

A smoky, hearty, and comforting black bean soup that's nearly a meal on its own. Perfect for chilly nights, with a campfire-inspired flavor from the paprika, cumin, and liquid smoke.
Couverts8
Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:2 hours
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Equipment

  • Stockpot with a tight-fitting lid
  • Spoon for stirring

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 455 g dry black beans
  • 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter
  • 1 cup 160 g diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup 160 g diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons 30 g minced garlic
  • Pinch salt
  • 8 cups 1880 ml water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon 7 g paprika
  • 1 tablespoon 8 g chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon 8 g cumin
  • 1 tablespoon 8 g coriander
  • 2 tablespoons 30 ml liquid smoke
  • 1 can 15 ounces, or 420 g diced or stewed tomatoes, with their juice
  • Nondairy sour cream for garnish (optional)
  • Avocado slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Rinse, sort, and soak the beans overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans after soaking.
  • In a large-size stockpot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  • Sweat the vegetables until translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the water, bay leaves, paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, beans, liquid smoke, and tomatoes with their juice.
  • Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 1½ to 2 hours, checking the beans for tenderness.
  • Add water if needed to prevent burning.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  • Garnish with sour cream and/or avocado slices if desired.
  • Store leftovers in the freezer.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:

This soup pairs perfectly with cornbread, tortilla chips, or a side of rice for a complete meal.

Wine Advice:

A Zinfandel or a Chardonnay would pair well with this smoky, hearty soup, bringing out the earthy flavors and complementing the richness.

Nutrition values

Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course; Main Course / Soup
Cuisine; International / United States
Diets; Dairy-Free / Gluten-Free / Soy Free / Vegan / Vegetarian