Bilingual Bean Soup

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A vibrant bean soup blending Mexican and Asian flavors, featuring black beans, corn, and a hint of lime, inspired by the diversity of languages spoken across the U.S. This American Fusion-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs black beans, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and drain 2 cans black beans, then transfer to a large pot. Add 4 cups broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup corn kernels, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until flavors meld and vegetables are tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove pot from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, then let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed before serving hot with extra cilantro for garnish.

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