Black Bean Chili
Being a big fan of soup, I’m always on the lookout for new recipes — or at least variations on recipes I’ve made before. Well one of my all-time favorite soups is black bean chili, which I recently found a recipe for on the Beachbody Blog. I used their recipe as a base, but made a few tweaks of my own based on what I thought would be good additions. The end result was nothing short of my quintessential black bean chili — it’s hearty, healthy, Vegetarian-friendly, all sorts of delicious, and pairs perfectly with some Sweet Cornbread Muffins. And it made for another nice addition to my 50 in 15 Challenge.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1-2 tsp. garlic powder)
- 3 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 oz. tomato paste
- 4 oz. can diced green chiles
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
- Add carrots, broth, tomato paste, chiles, spices, beans, and corn. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.
- Divide into serving bowls. Eat. Enjoy.
- Optional: If desired, top with low-fat sour cream, chives, and/or shredded cheese.
Notes
There really isn’t anything special to note for this recipe. If you’re a fan of black beans (like I am), this is a perfect soup — hearty, healthy, and delicious. It reheats very well, which works out for me since I make soup with the full intention of having leftovers for lunches for the upcoming week. If you’re looking for a tasty and nutritious soup recipe, give this one a shot. I think you’ll be a fan.
Bon Appétit!
I’m loving your website! I can’t wait to start making some soups!! I’ll have to submit a few of my favorite soup recipes for you to consider! I’ll continue browsing!! Love your goal!