Black Bean and Chipotle Soup

Simmered slowly with bacon and chipotle, black beans create a soup with deep smokiness. Avocado and sour cream toppings balance the heat.

Black Bean and Chipotle Soup

Simmered slowly with bacon and chipotle, black beans create a soup with deep smokiness. Avocado and sour cream toppings balance the heat.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 23 minutes mins

Total Time 38 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Soup

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 9 oz smoked bacon chopped
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 cans 14oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 oz cherry tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chipotle paste
• Salt and pepper
• Toppings: Avocado slices sour cream, fresh cilantro

Equipment

• Large soup pot
• Frying pan
• Immersion blender (optional)

Method

 

Instructions

1. Fry the bacon, onion, and garlic in a soup pot until soft and the bacon is sizzling.
2. Add the black beans, cherry tomatoes, stock, cumin, and chipotle paste.
3. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours. The soup should reduce by half and become thick.
4. Using an immersion blender, blend slightly to thicken the texture while keeping it chunky.
5. Fry a little extra bacon until crisp for garnish.
6. Serve hot, topped with avocado, sour cream, and the crispy bacon.

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