Black Bean Onion Soup

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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Recipe by alijen

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

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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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