Hearty Black Bean Soup

With Lime, Cumin, and Oregano

A hearty, fiber-rich soup with warm spices and a bright finish of lime.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked black beans
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes.
3. Add beans, stock, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and thyme.
4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in lime juice just before serving.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.