Chipotle Black Bean Soup

I love making this black bean soup. It's so easy to make and it's full of flavor. The best thing is that you probably already have all the ingredients you need already.

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Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Makes 2-4 servings

The Ingredients

• 2 cans of black beans drained

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1 green bell pepper diced

• 1 cup of diced onion

• 1/2 tsp of chipotle pepper powder

• pinch of cumin

• 3 tbs of extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cups of water or veggie stock

• salt & pepper to taste

• 2 limes

The cashew cream

• 1 cup of cashews soaked

• 1 cup of water

• 2 tbs of nutritional yeast

• 1/2 tsp of onion powder

• 1 tsp of garlic powder

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper taste

Directions

1. First make the cashew cream by adding all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and set aside

2. Place a medium size pot over medium heat and add in the oil, onions, peppers and garlic. Cook for 6-7 minutes then add in the black beans, water or stock and seasonings! Stir and cover with a lid.

3. Reduce heat to medium low heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve with cashew cream, sliced avocado, fresh Pico de Gallo and your desired amount of fresh squeezed lime juice.

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