Mexican Vibe Bean Soup
Ingredients you'll need
For the Soup:
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- Oil for sautéing
- 3 carrots
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can white beans (220g total)
- 1 can chickpeas (220g)
- 750ml to 1L (3-4 cups) water or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado
- Vegan sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Cubed tofu
- Bread
Let's get cookin'
- Chop the onion and garlic, then sauté in oil until fragrant.
- Finely chop the carrots and bell pepper.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Add the white beans, chickpeas, and water or vegetable stock.
- Add all the spices: salt, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, cinnamon, chili powder, and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings: avocado, vegan sour cream, fresh cilantro, cubed tofu, and/or bread.
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