Black Bean Soup

Did you know another name for black beans is “Turtle Beans”? Hence the photo of this article!
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons white or apple cider
vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3-4 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups black beans, cooked
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in
the olive oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomato, vinegar, cumin, coriander, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and
cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the beans and broth and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, covered.
4. Remove bay leaves and serve garnished with parsley.

Serves 6-8

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