Green Chili Black Bean Soup
Rich and earthy soup of black turtle beans, seasoned with green chilies coriander and spices.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic infused may add a clove of diced garlic
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fennel, diced
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 1/2 cups cooked black beans home cooked or canned
- 1 1/2 cups tomatillo, chopped fresh or canned
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp Hatch green chili powder can substitute a can of green chilies
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- salt to taste depends on the beans used
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Optional Garnishes
- broken tortilla chips
- additional cilantro
- grated Cheddar
- sliced avocado
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the garlic oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, fennel, jalapeño, thyme and oregano. Salt lightly, and sauce for several minutes to soften the vegetables. If using canned beans, drain, rinse and add to the pot. If using home cooked beans, drain, reserving the cooking liquid, and add the beans to the pot. Stir in the vegetable broth. If using home cooked beans, bean cooking liquid can be substituted for some of the broth, if desired. Stir in the cumin, coriander, chile powder, and cayenne. Taste for salt at this point. The beans used may already be salted. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Stir in the 1 cup chopped cilantro, and blend the the soup as smooth or chunky as preferred. An immersion blender works well, or a blender can be used. If using a blender, blend in small batches with the steam cover removed. Reheat the soup and stir in the lime juice. Taste for salt, and add if desired. Serve in large bowls, topped with your choice of garnishes.
Notes
- Nutrition per 1/ 1/2-cup serving:
- 234 calories
- Total Fat: 4.3 g
- Sat Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.4
- Total Sugars: 1 g
- Protein: 15.3 g