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(Recipe) The Best Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
Introduction
Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
Vegetables are the true star of this hearty, healthy soup recipe, making it a perfect option for your vegan friends.
Smoky Black Bean Soup
Yields:
6 servings
Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
4 hours 30 mins
Total time
4 hours 50 mins
Ingredients
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil |
2 medium carrots, chopped |
2 stalks celery, sliced |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1/4 c. tomato paste |
3 cloves garlic, crushed with press |
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin |
1 tsp. smoked paprika |
3 c. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth |
3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained |
1 c. frozen corn |
Avocado chunks and cilantro leaves, for serving |
Directions
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is golden and tomato paste has browned. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Transfer contents of skillet to 6- to 8-quart slow-cooker bowl along with beans, corn and remaining broth. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours. Serve with avocado and cilantro.
Instant Pot Directions: Select the sauté function and sauté vegetables as outlined in step 1. Then add beans, corn, and broth. Select the slow cook function and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours.
Nutrition Information (per serving): About 325 calories, 14 g protein, 51 g carbs, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 g fiber, 535 mg sodium.
What you’ll need: Instant Pot