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purple black bean soup recipe

Hearty Purple Black Bean Stew

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried purple black beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Beans:
  • Rinse and soak the purple black beans overnight.
  • Drain and rinse before use.
  • Sauté Aromatics:
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  • Add Vegetables and Spices:
  • Incorporate carrots and celery; cook for a few minutes.
  • Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and bay leaf; cook until fragrant.
  • Combine Beans and Broth:
  • Add beans and vegetable broth to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook until beans are tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Season and Serve:
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with lime wedges and cilantro.