Venezuelan Black Bean Soup

Name: Venezuelan Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 leek, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 7 cups water; 2 cups black beans, drained; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup croutons

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Simple, fast, and wonderful hearty black bean soup. Has great robust flavor and is a meal in itself. I made this for a dinner party and my guests loved it. I had to run to the computer, type it up, and hand out copies! Garnish with sour cream and Cheddar cheese.

Recipe by COSMO4

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 leek, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
7 cups water
2 cups black beans, drained
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup croutons

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water, black beans, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
Discard bay leaves from the soup. Serve with croutons.

Cook's Note:

Use 3 1/2 cups water and 3 1/2 cups chicken broth for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239	Calories
9g	Fat
32g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 601mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 8mg	40%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 465mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.