Black Bean and Rice Soup

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Black Bean and Rice Soup Recipe – Perfect for a Healthy and Low Cost Family Meal

Black beans, rice, tomatoes and spices make this low cost black bean and rice soup a perfect dish for a delicious family meal.

This yummy soup only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and with a family of 4 you should have some leftover for the next day!

The rice in this black bean soup stretches the soup a bit further and fills up those kids for hours. Serve a tossed salad with this soup and have a super-nourishing meal!

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Black Bean and Rice Soup

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

 

A healthy and delicious family meal of black bean and rice soup

Course: Healthy Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Black Bean and Rice Soup

Servings: 6

Calories: 224.6 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 large carrot
• 1/2 cup rice
• 3 teaspoons cumin
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans
• 1 (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 small lime

Instructions

1. In a large skillet with a lid or soup pan, saute the onions in olive oil until soft.

2. Add the carrots to the pan and saute for about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic during the last 30 seconds. Sprinkle carrots with salt and pepper.

3. Add rice to the pan and cook for about 2 more minutes, stirring continuously.

4. Add chicken broth, cumin, salt, and 1 can of rinsed black beans to the pan.

5. Stir and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for about 14 minutes.

6. Lightly mash the other can of rinsed black beans and add to the pot along with the tomatoes.

7. Squeeze in lime juice; stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Black Bean and Rice Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224.6 Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value*

Fat 3.59g6%

Saturated Fat 0.56g4%

Sodium 634.97mg28%

Potassium 618.05mg18%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 8.87g37%

Sugar 2.62g3%

Protein 10.54g21%

Vitamin A 131.29IU3%

Vitamin C 16.57mg20%

Calcium 66.95mg7%

Iron 3.47mg19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Saute the onions until almost soft, next add the carrots and sprinkle with a little salt & pepper.  Cook for a few minutes before adding the garlic and rice to the pan. Add the rice and continue to cook, stirring the rice often.

Soup makes a nourishing and healthy meal and is easy to make at home. You can save money, calories and sodium by making your own homemade soups. This black bean and rice soup is so simple to prepare, even a beginner soup maker can accomplish this!

Additions to your Black Bean and Rice Soup –

• Grated Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Crushed Tortilla Chips
• Saltine Crackers
• Jalapenos
• Hot Sauce
• Extra Black Beans

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