Black Bean Soup

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    25 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    40 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4-6

Serve our classic spicy Mexican soup with tortilla chips, guacamole and salsa.

Recipe tags: vegetable base, easy difficulty, main, stew

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 oz chorizo
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
4 cups water
1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Chili Base
1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Vegetarian No Beef Base
2 cans (16-ounce) refried beans
1 Tbsp canned, diced, hot green chilies (may substitute with mild)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large bag tortilla chips
2 jalapeños, rinsed and sliced

Directions

  • 1

    In a soup pot, over medium-low heat, add chorizo, stirring continually until done, about 5-10 minutes.

  • 2

    Add onion and carrot, cook and stir until the onion is tender.

  • 3

    Add water, whisk in Chili and No Beef Bases until dissolved.

  • 4

    Add refried beans and diced green chilies, whisk to combine. Bring to boil.

  • 5

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • 6

    Garnish with shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips and fresh jalapeño slices.