Vegan Smoky Black Bean Soup
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Total Time: 30-35 mins
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Hands-on Time: 10 mins
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Makes: 4-6 servings
An expertly seasoned, smoky and rich black bean soup made lusciously easy with ready-to-go ingredients from the bulk aisle. Featuring already-chopped bell peppers, onion and garlic, and no-mess dried organic black bean flakes, you’ll be heading for your pantry frequently to make this again and again.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
2 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Diced Red and Green Bell Peppers
2 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Organic Chopped White Onion
1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Organic Garlic Granules
1 ½ teaspoons Frontier Co-op® Organic Chili Powder
1 ½ teaspoons Frontier Co-op® Organic Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Applewood Smoked Sea Salt
4 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Vegetable Broth Powder
5 cups water
1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Crushed Green Jalapeño Chili Peppers (optional)
3 cups Frontier Co-op® Organic Black Bean Flakes
2 tablespoons vegan butter (optional)
For the Topping:
¼ cup chopped fresh green scallions
¼ cup chopped fresh jalapeño peppers
¼ cup chopped fresh tomato
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 lime wedge
Directions
- In a large pot, combine diced bell peppers, white onion, garlic granules, chili powder, smoked paprika, smoked salt, vegetable broth powder and water. For a spicy version, add the crushed green jalapeño peppers. Bring to a boil, stirring until broth powder dissolves. Cover; reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, until peppers and onion are tender.
- Stir in black bean flakes, reduce heat to low, and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until beans are reconstituted and desired thickness is achieved.
- Stir in vegan butter, if desired. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- In a medium bowl, add fresh scallions, jalapeño, tomato and cilantro, and toss to combine.
- Divide soup into bowls; top with mixture and a squeeze of lime, and serve.
