Black Bean Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

10 slices bacon finely chopped ▢4 tsp minced garlic ▢1 (14.5 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth ▢1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes ▢2 TB ketchup ▢2 tsp Worcestershire sauce ▢1 TB chili powder ▢4 (15.5 oz) can black beans drained but not rinsed ▢kosher salt ▢freshly ground black pepper ▢1 bunch cilantro ▢juice of 1/2 lime ▢Sour cream, scallions, and cheese, for garnish

STEP-1

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.  

STEP-2

Add broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Mix in the beans, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes.

STEP-3

While soup is simmering, cut off cilantro stems and coarsely chop. Add cilantro to soup and simmer an additional 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

STEP-4

Serve warm and garnish with toppings like fresh cilantro, limes, sour cream, cheese and avocados.

This hearty, flavorful black bean soup is simple and perfect to make during soup season. It's on the table in under an hour!

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