Chipotle-Infused Black Bean Soup with Corn and Lime

Name: Chipotle-Infused Black Bean Soup with Corn and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans; 1 cup corn kernels; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 pepper chipotle peppers in adobo; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup onion; 1 lime; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 cup cilantro

Hearty soup with smoky chipotle, creamy black beans, sweet corn, and a bright lime finish, perfect for cold days.

Cuisine: Mexican

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
1 cup corn kernels
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 pepper chipotle peppers in adobo
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup onion
1 lime
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice), 1 chopped chipotle pepper with 1 tsp adobo sauce, and 1 tsp cumin. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 3: Stir in 2 cans black beans (rinsed and drained), 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 cup corn kernels. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze juice from 1 lime over the soup. Serve hot with extra cilantro and lime wedges.