Name: Black Bean Onion Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 5 1/2 cups cooked black beans (about 4 15-ounce cans); 7 cups water; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

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Black Bean Onion Soup created by Parsley

A great, easy soup for chilly days. From the Healthy College Cookbook. But, not just college students will love it!

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ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
5 ¹⁄₂ cups cooked black beans (about 4 15-ounce cans)
7 cups water
1 cup green pepper, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft (approx 5-7 min/).
Combine the onion and garlic in large pot with beans and water. Bring to a boil.
Add the green pepper, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly and then puree half of the soup in a blender.
Return mixture from blender to pot and heat to serving temperature.
Top with cheese and serve with whole wheat bread or crackers.

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review by LillyZackMom

10/12/2010

This was just OK....nothing special. Personally I found it WAY too watery and bland. I made with chicken stock, added 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, and 1t of cumin with 1/2t chili powder in an attempt to give it some flavor. I'll finish eating the servings I made and froze, but won't be making this again. Sorry! Thanks for sharing.....

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review by Autsayder

2/21/2010

This is a decent soup. Next time I'll make it with vegetable stock though because it was a bit bland. It was fine without being pureed. I agree with the user, Parsley, that this soup would be great with some tomatoes.

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review by jo7rob5

1/11/2010

I made this soup tonight. Made no changes. It is a recipe that I will make again. A good soup for a cold day!!!

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12/23/2005

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review by Parsley

12/23/2005

This is a good, healthy soup. I used vegetable broth instead of water (I think it would be a bit bland w/ just the water). I sauteed my green peppers with the onion and garlic. I decided not to puree half the mixture, but it would be great either way. Some diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) would be nice in this soup, too. I served it w/ some shredded cheddar and cilantro on top. Thanks for posting this. I'll make this again, maybe next time w/ some tomatoes.

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