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Black Bean and Bacon Soup

This recipe turned out so well that I thought I’d share it with everyone. No photo this time around but I mean, hey, it’s black bean soup. What’s to see?

Black Bean and Bacon Soup
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Recipe type: Entree
Author: Bob Sawyer
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 8
A tasty and protein-packed soup. Great for frosty weather!
Ingredients
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 slices bacon, cut into chunks
  • 2 cans black beans (or equivalent amount of dry beans), drained
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3 cups non-beef broth (chicken, turkey, vegetable)
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • Dash of Tobasco sauce
Instructions
  1. Add olive oil to non-stick pan.
  2. Add bacon to hot pan and fry until 1/2 done.
  3. Add onions and peppers, stir until the onions are caramelized and bacon is done.
  4. Drink some water.*
  5. Drain onions, bacon, and peppers on a paper towel.
  6. Add spinach to hot pan and stir until just wilted.
  7. Add black beans, cumin, and chili powder to pan, cook until thickened.
  8. Drink some water.*
  9. Transfer onions, bacon, peppers, and bean/spinach mix to saucepan, along with broth.
  10. Add in salt, pepper, Worchestershire sauce, and Tobasco sauce.
  11. Bring ingredients to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  12. Drink some water.*
  13. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  14. Enjoy!
Notes

*We humans don’t drink enough water. Enjoy a few cups while you’re preparing this recipe.

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