Mexican Black Bean Soup🌽

Your taste buds will be jumping with joy while you devour this soup!

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Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup / 6 oz yellow onions, in pieces

• 3 tbsp / 2 ½ oz tomato paste (no salt added)

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp vegetable stock paste

• 2 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 ½ tbsp / ½ oz extra virgin olive oil

• 14 ½ oz canned diced tomatoes, with juices

• 2 cans black beans (14.5 oz ea.), rinsed and drained (no salt added)

• 1 cup / 4 oz frozen sweet corn

• 1 cup / 8 oz water

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper, to taste

• chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish

• vegan mozzarella shreds (optional topping)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot, heat 1 ½ tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

   
   

2. Add Tomato Paste and Spices: Stir in 3 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp vegetable stock paste, 2 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, and ½ tsp paprika. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

   
   

3. Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add the can of diced tomatoes (with juices), the rinsed black beans, frozen sweet corn, and 1 cup of water. Stir well to combine.

   
   

4. Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with ¼ tsp ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.

   
   

5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. If desired, top with vegan mozzarella shreds before serving.

   
   

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Nutritional Facts (estimated per serving):

• Calories: 200

• Protein: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 34g

• Fiber: 10g

• Sugars: 4g

• Fat: 6g

• Saturated Fat: 1g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 210mg (varies based on vegetable stock paste and canned ingredients)