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Barefoot Contessa Black Bean Soup Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Black Bean Soup
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Black Bean Soup is a thick and hearty soup made with black beans, vegetables, and spices, simmered together to create a rich and satisfying dish. Ina Garten’s version adds her signature touch of balanced flavors and simplicity, making it both comforting and elegant.

Ingredients

  • Black beans – 4 cups, cooked (or 2 (15-ounce) cans, rinsed and drained)
  • Olive oil – 3 tbsp
  • Yellow onion – 1 large, diced
  • Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
  • Carrots – 2, peeled and diced
  • Celery stalks – 2, diced
  • Red bell pepper – 1, diced
  • Ground cumin – 1 tsp
  • Chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Paprika – 1 tsp
  • Chicken or vegetable stock – 4 cups
  • Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
  • Bay leaf – 1
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
  • Fresh lime juice – 2 tbsp
  • Optional toppings: Sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  2. Add Spices and Tomato Paste: Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen the flavors.
  3. Add Beans and Stock: Add the black beans, chicken or vegetable stock, and bay leaf. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Blend for Creaminess: Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some beans and vegetables intact for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in a blender and return it to the pot.
  5. Season and Finish: Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/barefoot-contessa-black-bean-soup/