Spicy Black Bean Soup

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By Roy Gavilan

Ingredients & Amounts

4 Servings

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
  • 1 4oz can diced mild green chilies
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped jalapeno chili with seeds
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 - 15 oz cans black beans, undrained
  • 2 cups canned low salt chicken broth
  • 8 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • dollop sour cream - optional
  • 1 oz tortilla chips - optional


Instructions & Comments

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, green chilies, garlic, jalapeno and cumin. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans with juices and broth. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Puree 3 cups soup in batches in blender. Return puree to same pot. Mix in 6 tablespoons cilantro. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with dollop of sour cream and tortilla chips. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro.


Nutrition Facts

Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 358.48
Carbohydrates 48.369 g
Protein 22.09 g
Fat 9.554 g
Vitamin A 894.95 IU
Vitamin C 19.313 mg
Vitamin E 1.663 mg
Calcium 89.251 mg
Magnesium 139.49 mg
Fiber 16.15 g