Purple Black Bean Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup that combines black beans with purple vegetables for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans, dried or canned If using dried, soak overnight.
- 2 medium purple carrots Chopped.
- 1 cup purple cabbage Chopped.
- 1 medium onion Diced.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 4 cups vegetable broth For richer flavor.
- 1 teaspoon cumin For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For smokiness.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder For a little heat.
Instructions
Preparation of Ingredients
- If using dried black beans, soak them overnight to soften them.
- Rinse the soaked beans thoroughly and boil until tender.
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse them.
Cooking the Soup
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden.
- Add cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and toast for one minute.
- Add chopped purple vegetables, cooked beans, and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a dash of lime juice.
Notes
Customize with regular carrots or red cabbage if purple varieties are unavailable. Add coconut milk for creaminess if desired.