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Meatless Mondays : Black Bean Soup

February 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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Black bean soup was introduced to me at Panera’s, almost 7-8 years ago. Vegetarian meal was not easily available back then in any cafés. I was trying to read the meals displayed on the board, marked with V in the lunch rush hour and I have to tell you that Panera’s is packed everywhere for lunch hours. So I was trying to read the menu displayed on the board amongst some hungry and rushed customers at the lunch hour….and finally found a V followed by Black Bean Soup. I never ever had heard of it before. What other option did I have? I was taking too long I guess since the people behind me were giving me glares :). So, I blurted out Black Bean Soup, please! And believe me, that was the best (un)thoughtful Blurt, I ever made..lol !

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The rustic and earthen taste of this soup is just amazing. It is such a hearty soup when you are cold, when you are dull, when you are hungry, when you are just not in your skin. It brightens you up. It calms you down. It puts your soul back in the place :).

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I am not claiming that it is original to the Panera’s taste but no lesser. Another under 30 minutes soup that can be whipped up with no nonsense recipe, using the canned beans. I love the canned beans. Always have a stock of canned beans in my pantry. Oh if you are wondering, then I wash them thoroughly under running water before each use.

Now get rolling, people :).

Ingredients :

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Black Beans : 1 cup, cooked. Use canned or soak and cook till tender. If using canned, then wash thoroughly under running water.
Yogurt plain : 1/4 cup. May use 2 tbsp sour cream instead.
Oil : 1/2 tbsp
Bell peppers/ capsicum : 3 tbsp chopped fine
Onion : 1/2 cup chopped fine
Garlic : 2 pods minced
Jalapeños : 1/2 tbsp chopped fine. Use regular green chillies instead
Tomatoes : 2 small or 3/4 cup, chopped fine
Cilantro/coriander leaves : 3-4 tbsp, chopped fine
Cumin powder : 1/2 tsp,
Oregano : 1/3 tsp
Salt to taste
Water : 4 cups. May use low sodium vegetable broth
Corn flour : 1 tbsp dissolved in 3 tbsp water.
For garnish : some queso or feta cheese and sliced lime and a dash of cayenne powder.

Method :

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeño and sauté well for 3-4 minutes.

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Add beans, tomatoes and spices. Mix well.

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Add water, chopped cilantro and dissolved corn flour, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.

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Once done. Add stirred yogurt or sour cream. Pour in the bowl. Add some queso or feta cheese, dash some lime juice and sprinkle some cayenne powder. Enjoy with tortilla chips on the side.

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Comments

  1. Aruna Panangipally

    February 17, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    This so appeals to the Indian in me! I make something similar with Chowli/Lobhia. 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Me too. another great bean to use in stews and soups!

      Reply
  2. Aruna Panangipally

    February 17, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    This so appeals to the Indian in me! I make something similar with Chowli/Lobhia. 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Me too. another great bean to use in stews and soups!

      Reply
  3. lapetitecasserole

    February 17, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    hat tiny and shiny slice of lemon with the black of the beans are mouth watering!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      :))) I like the way you wrote it. 🙂

      Reply
  4. lapetitecasserole

    February 17, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    hat tiny and shiny slice of lemon with the black of the beans are mouth watering!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      :))) I like the way you wrote it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Eat,live,burp

    February 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    yum! i had a cup of black bean soup last week at a local cafe which i really liked and now you have a recipe..perfect timing:)

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      :))

      Reply
  6. Eat,live,burp

    February 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    yum! i had a cup of black bean soup last week at a local cafe which i really liked and now you have a recipe..perfect timing:)

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      :))

      Reply
  7. Patty Nguyen

    February 17, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Looks delish and I love your soup bowls!

    Reply
  8. Patty Nguyen

    February 17, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Looks delish and I love your soup bowls!

    Reply
  9. Elaine @ foodbod

    February 17, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I like :))

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Me too ;))

      Reply
  10. Elaine @ foodbod

    February 17, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I like :))

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Me too ;))

      Reply
  11. tinywhitecottage

    February 17, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    I just had to come over for a visit and see your black bean soup! It’s wonderful! I love the spiciness of it and the queso and lime on top is exactly what I love! Sigh.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      I cheated with feta ;)). Similar texture and saltiness! Agree ?

      Reply
      • tinywhitecottage

        February 17, 2014 at 3:34 pm

        Agree for sure. 🙂

        Reply
  12. tinywhitecottage

    February 17, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    I just had to come over for a visit and see your black bean soup! It’s wonderful! I love the spiciness of it and the queso and lime on top is exactly what I love! Sigh.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      I cheated with feta ;)). Similar texture and saltiness! Agree ?

      Reply
      • tinywhitecottage

        February 17, 2014 at 3:34 pm

        Agree for sure. 🙂

        Reply
  13. What Jessica Baked Next

    February 17, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks Jessica! I appreciate your time and comment :).

      Reply
  14. What Jessica Baked Next

    February 17, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks Jessica! I appreciate your time and comment :).

      Reply
  15. Priya Kedlaya

    February 17, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Mmmm.. I want! 🙂 And such cute pots! 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      :))

      Reply
  16. Priya Kedlaya

    February 17, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Mmmm.. I want! 🙂 And such cute pots! 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      :))

      Reply
  17. apsara

    February 17, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    a favorite soup of mine too. The photographs are lovely!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks :).

      Reply
  18. apsara

    February 17, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    a favorite soup of mine too. The photographs are lovely!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks :).

      Reply
  19. The Novice Gardener

    February 17, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Sounds yummy! I seem to be missing some of your posts.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Not really dear :). I have received lovely comments from you all the time :).

      Reply
  20. The Novice Gardener

    February 17, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Sounds yummy! I seem to be missing some of your posts.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Not really dear :). I have received lovely comments from you all the time :).

      Reply
  21. Sophie

    February 17, 2014 at 11:44 am

    It am not fond of black beans at all, it is an aquired taste, I think! I use red kidney beans in here though, for the rest your soup looks just wonderful! I like my coloured food like this. Yummm. X

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Red kidney beans would be awesome too

      Reply
  22. Sophie

    February 17, 2014 at 11:44 am

    It am not fond of black beans at all, it is an aquired taste, I think! I use red kidney beans in here though, for the rest your soup looks just wonderful! I like my coloured food like this. Yummm. X

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:58 am

      Red kidney beans would be awesome too

      Reply
  23. Karen

    February 17, 2014 at 11:16 am

    This recipe seems delicious. A ‘husband must cook’, indeed. 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

      :))

      Reply
  24. Karen

    February 17, 2014 at 11:16 am

    This recipe seems delicious. A ‘husband must cook’, indeed. 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

      :))

      Reply
  25. Nancy

    February 17, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I love black beans [always a can in my pantry] and this soup looks like a winner to me!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

      It is a winner 🙂

      Reply
  26. Nancy

    February 17, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I love black beans [always a can in my pantry] and this soup looks like a winner to me!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

      It is a winner 🙂

      Reply
  27. shamsskitchen

    February 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Glad to see this recipe 🙂 never tried it at home as Panera Bread is near my house 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

      An easy peasy one.

      Reply
      • shamsskitchen

        February 17, 2014 at 11:26 am

        yeah…. I will try it for sure 🙂

        Reply
        • simplyvegetarian777

          February 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

          Let me know 🙂

          Reply
  28. shamsskitchen

    February 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Glad to see this recipe 🙂 never tried it at home as Panera Bread is near my house 🙂

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

      An easy peasy one.

      Reply
      • shamsskitchen

        February 17, 2014 at 11:26 am

        yeah…. I will try it for sure 🙂

        Reply
        • simplyvegetarian777

          February 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

          Let me know 🙂

          Reply
  29. lapetitepaniere

    February 17, 2014 at 10:50 am

    This soup sounds very flavorful and tasty.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

      :). It is!

      Reply
  30. lapetitepaniere

    February 17, 2014 at 10:50 am

    This soup sounds very flavorful and tasty.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      February 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

      :). It is!

      Reply

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