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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Citrus Salad Recipe

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Citrus Salad recipe

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This is a warm, spicy black bean soup paired with a fresh citrus salad. The soup is made with beans, broth, and spices, and the salad has oranges, avocado, and a sweet dressing. It's a yummy meal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 large avocado
2 x (425 g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
750 ml vegetable broth
1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 lime, juiced
2 blood oranges, segmented
120 ml plain Greek yogurt
1 large red onion, half diced, half thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1
Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry all produce. Dice the red bell pepper and half of the red onion. Thinly slice the remaining onion. Segment the blood oranges and slice the avocado.
2
Cook the aromatics: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Add spices and garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Simmer the soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained black beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Make the citrus salad: In a bowl, combine the blood orange segments, sliced avocado, and thinly sliced onion.
6
Prepare the dressing: Whisk together lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
7
Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until smooth.
8
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Toss the citrus salad with the dressing and serve alongside the soup.