Spicy Black Bean Soup

This vegetarian soup is easy but it is big on flavors. This soup is really spicy and will warm you up from inside out. I have heard people saying bean soups are usually boring and bland but this soup is hearty, savory and super flavorful. If you like spicy food then you are going to love this soup recipe. Spicy black bean soup can be a good weeknight dinner by itself as it is too filling and satisfying.

This quick and healthy soup is packed with fiber, protein, and nutrients as the soup is loaded with all goodness of veggies, beans, and spices.

Ingredients

• ½ cup – Black Beans, soaked overnight and pressured cooked in 2 cups of water or 8 Oz can of beans
• 1 teaspoon – Olive oil
• 1 clove – Garlic, minced
• 1 – Ripe Avocado, sliced or diced
• 2 tablespoon – Onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon – Celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon – Bell peppers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon – Carrots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon – Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon – Corn kernels
• 1 whole- Green Jalapeño, cut slit (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon – Roasted Cumin Powder
• ¼ teaspoon – Sriracha sauce (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon –Cayenne or Smoked Paprika (Adjust as per your spice level)
• 2 piece – Pickled Jalapeños, finely chopped
• Few drops of fresh Lemon juice
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoons – Coriander Leaves/ Cilantro, finely chopped
• Vegan Sour cream or Greek Yogurt (Optional)
• Tortilla Chips (Optional)

Method

Notes

• Vegan Option: Do not add sour cream instead add vegan yogurt. It will taste good even without any creamy garnish
• Gluten-Free: top it with gluten-free chips instead of regular tortilla chips
• Stay tuned to learn how to cook black beans at home.