Black Bean and Kale Soup

Name: Black Bean and Kale Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large, diced onion; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 can (15 oz), rinsed black beans; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups chopped kale; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A rich, earthy soup simmered with black beans, kale, and warming spices, ideal for chilly evenings.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, diced onion
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
3 minced garlic cloves
1 can (15 oz), rinsed black beans
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups chopped kale
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5 minutes until softened. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) rinsed black beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
Step 3: Add 2 cups chopped kale and cook 8-10 minutes until kale is tender. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.