Spicy Black Bean Soup

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
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
50
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

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
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

2

Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Add black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir well.

4

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

5

Stir in the hot pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6

Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.

7

Return the soup to the pot and heat over medium heat until warmed through.

8

Serve hot with optional toppings if desired.

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