Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup

Name: Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic, crushed with press; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 3 c. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained; 1 c. frozen corn; Avocado chunks and cilantro leaves, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 24, 2017

Jump to recipe

three bowls of hearty fall soup that has avocado, beans, and carrots

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Active Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 50 mins

Vegetables are the true star of this hearty, healthy soup recipe, making it a perfect option for your vegan friends.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, crushed with press
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
3 cups lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
Avocado chunks and cilantro leaves, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is golden and tomato paste has browned. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits.
2. Step 2Transfer contents of skillet to 6- to 8-quart slow-cooker bowl along with beans, corn and remaining broth. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours. Serve with avocado and cilantro.

Instant Pot Directions: Select the sauté function and sauté vegetables as outlined in step 1. Then add beans, corn, and broth. Select the slow cook function and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours.

Nutrition Information (per serving): About 325 calories, 14 g protein, 51 g carbs, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 g fiber, 535 mg sodium.

What you'll need: Instant Pot ($79, amazon.com)

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below