Daniel Fast Black Bean Avocado Lime (Print-Friendly Version)
Wholesome black bean soup topped with avocado and lime. Perfect for a nourishing, satisfying plant-based meal.
# Ingredients List:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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850 grams (2 cans, 425g each) black beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked black beans
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950 milliliters (4 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
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410 grams (1 can, 400g) diced tomatoes, no salt added, or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 bay leaf, optional
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1–2 ripe avocados, sliced or diced (for garnish)
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2 limes, cut into wedges (for garnish)
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Fresh cilantro leaves, optional, for garnish
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Diced fresh tomatoes or jalapeño, optional, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Dice onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
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Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Drop in bay leaf if desired. Stir to combine.
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Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and beans are creamy, stirring occasionally.
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For a creamier consistency, puree about half the soup with an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer a portion to a blender, blend until smooth, then return to the pot and stir to combine.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add extra lime juice or salt as desired.
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Ladle into bowls. Top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lime. Add diced tomato or jalapeño for extra color or heat.
# Extra Tips:
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Sautéing vegetables and spices before adding liquids develops deeper flavor. Blending a portion of the soup creates a creamier texture. Add lime juice and avocado just before serving to preserve freshness. Adjust heat level with jalapeño or chipotle powder if desired. Soup freezes well without toppings; add garnishes after reheating.