Spicy Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• fresh cilantro for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion 4-5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking 1 minute until fragrant — blooming the spices in the oil like this releases far more flavor than adding them straight to the broth.

3. 3

   Add black beans and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Simmer 15-20 minutes, then use an immersion blender to puree about a third of the soup for a thicker body, leaving the rest chunky.

5. 5

   Stir in lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.