Black Bean Soup (Vegetarian)
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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2 cans (15.5 oz each) Green Valley Organic Black Beans, drained
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3 cups vegetable stock
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1 Tablespoon chipotle chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
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Sour cream, fresh cilantro, and diced avocado, to garnish
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Black BeansSteps
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In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onion, green pepper, celery, carrot, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
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Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
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Add the black beans, vegetable stock, chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, remaining salt, and sugar. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
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Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, smash about half of the beans to thicken the soup.
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Add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and diced avocado.
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