Low Sodium Black Bean Soup Recipe

As cold weather approaches, Chef Vernetta shows us her secret to a delicious meal of black bean soup!

INGREDIENTS

• Olive Oil
• Half an onion
• Few heads of garlic
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cumin
• Rice wine vinegar (sodium/sugar free)
• Salsa (fresh or pre-made)
• Black beans (canned or fresh)

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash canned black beans with water
2. Cut garlic into rough chops
3. Dice onions and cut again into rough chops
4. Set aside
5. Turn heat to medium, add olive oil to pot
6. Once pot is hot, add onions and garlic
7. Let it cook, occasionally stir to avoid burning
8. Lower heat to low
9. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, more pepper than salt
10. Add additional vegetables to your liking (i.e., celery or pepper)
11. Add a teaspoon of cumin
12. Add half a cup of salsa
13. Let it mix with onions, garlic, and added flavors
14. Add vegetable stock
15. Add teaspoon of rice wine vinegar
16. Turn heat up to a boil
17. Once to a boil, add washed black beans
18. Smashing beans to the side helps create a thicker soup
19. Once done to a boil, turn heat down and let it simmer
20. After 20 mins your soup is complete

Enjoy!