Cauldron-Style Black Bean and Kale Soup

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A rich, dark soup simmered with black beans and kale, served in a traditional cauldron for an immersive Halloween dinner experience. This American-inspired Halloween recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs black beans, kale, onion 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 cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely chop 1 medium onion and mince 2 cloves garlic. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed), 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 cups chopped kale and continue simmering for 8-10 minutes until kale is tender and bright green.
  4. Step 4: Serve hot in a preheated cauldron or deep bowl, garnished with extra smoked paprika for a Halloween touch.

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