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Vegan Brazilian Black Bean Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Brazilian
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 1 pound cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, half of the garlic, and carrot. Season with cumin and salt. Cook stirring, until onions and carrots are tender. Stir in the remaining garlic, and bell pepper; continue cooking until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add beans, water, orange juice and season with cayenne pepper. Transfer a portion of the soup to a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth. Return puree to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.