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Southwest Black Bean Soup

This super easy Southwest black bean soup will become a new family favorite for it's easy and deliciousness.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword southwest black bean soup
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 313 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 15 oz can of black beans
  • 14.5 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • vegetable oil enough for frying
  • 5 cups water
  • fresh cut limes for squeezing into the soup
  • cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Put the tortillas in a stack and cut them into small strips.

  2. Pour in enough vegetable oil for frying in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. Once hot fry the strips for 1-2 minutes or until they are golden and crispy. Do this in two batches. Then transfer them to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

  4. In another large skillet heat up the olive oil over medium heat.

  5. Add the diced onion. Season with salt and black pepper. Let it cook for 3 minutes. Next add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  6. Now add the can of beans and the can of tomatoes to the skillet. Then add the chicken bouillon, cumin and oregano and stir well.

  7. Then add the 5 cups of water to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat then reduce heat to medium low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

  8. Next add one cup of the simmered bean and tomato mixture to a blender along with the chipotle peppers. Blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth.

  9. Pour the blended mixture into the skillet and stir. Let it cook for 2-3 more minutes.

  10. Serve and top with the crispy tortilla strips and more of your favorite garnishes and don't forget the lime juice!

Nutrition Facts
Southwest Black Bean Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 758mg33%
Potassium 458mg13%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 987IU20%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.