Black Bean & Carrot Soup

Serving Size
1 bowl
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30-35 minutes
Black Bean & Carrot Soup

Nutrition Information

Calories 270
Fat 4 g
Saturated fat 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 475 mg
Carbs 53 g
Protein 14 g
Fiber 14 g
Health Benefit
High Fiber

Warm your soul—and fill up with fiber, protein, and vitamins—with this Cuban-style soup

Ingredients

1 Tbsp
olive oil
2
garlic cloves, smashed
1
yellow onion, chopped
1
green pepper, chopped
2
carrots, chopped
2 cup
black beans, with liquid
2
bay leaves
3 cups
low- or no-salt vegetable broth
2 cups
water
2 tsp
apple cider vinegar
Optional, for garnish,
avocado, sliced
Optional, for garnish,
plain yogurt
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Directions
  1. Heat oil in stockpot on medium low. Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft.
  2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 30-35 minutes.
  3. Garnish with avocado slices and yogurt before serving, if desired.
  4. Handy Hint: Spice up this soup with herbs like coriander, cumin, cilantro, and oregano. Or add chiles in adobo for a smoky chipotle flavor. Plus, try using reduced-sodium black beans.
Jackie Gentilesco
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