
Spicy Black Bean Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup made with expired hot pepper sauce to add a kick. Ensure the hot pepper sauce is unopened and safe to consume. Properly heating the soup will kill any potential bacteria.
10 minutes
40 minutes
4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (commercially bottled, unopened, and within safety date)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir well.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in the hot pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve hot with optional toppings if desired.