Description
A hearty and filling soup combining black beans and lentils with spices, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black beans
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and lentils under cold water to clean them.
- Transfer the cleaned beans and lentils to a large bowl and soak them in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- After soaking, drain the beans and lentils and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent and golden.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped carrot and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in spices: ground cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Cook for about a minute.
- Add the bay leaf, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and then add the drained beans and lentils, mixing everything together.
- Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the beans and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
- If the soup thickens too much, add more water as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
Soaking the beans reduces cooking time, and can use canned beans for a quicker option. The soup can be customized with various spices or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg