Description
A comforting and nourishing black bean and lentil soup, rich in flavor and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and lentils under cold water, discarding any debris.
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small, even pieces.
- Mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Add the black beans and lentils, followed by the vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Don’t rush the sautéing step to build a flavor foundation. Fresh ingredients will enhance the dish dramatically.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, healthy, black beans, lentils, vegetarian, comfort food