How to Make Heddy's Black and Red Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Heddy's kitchen, where we love to create hearty and delicious recipes that are packed with flavor and nutrition. Today, we're diving into the world of beans with a recipe for Heddy's Black and Red Bean Soup. This soup is not only easy to prepare, but it's also a great way to incorporate more plant-based protein and fiber into your diet.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans canned red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes to release the flavors. Season with maple syrup, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth, black beans, 1 can of red beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining can of red beans and crushed tomatoes in the container of a large food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Pour into the soup pot, and stir to blend. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 800mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 395mg