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Spicy Mexican Bean Soup

This soup is a wholesome and flavourful bowl packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutritions to nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds! Its the perfect comfort food for a cold winters day. The recipe makes 2 servings so you can either share it with a loved one or save the leftovers. Its just as delicious the next day.






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Ingredients:

(serves 2)


For the soup:

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 onion, diced

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 400g black beans, drained

  • 300ml vegetable stock

  • 1/2 tin tomato & onion mix

  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped

  • 100g corn

  • salt & pepper

  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt


For the guacamole:

  • 1/2 avocado

  • 1 lime

  • pinch of salt

  • pinch of chilli flakes (optional)


For the tortilla chips:

  • 1 wrap 

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • salt



Method:


1. For the soup: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and spice. 


2. Add the black beans, stock, tinned tomato, bell pepper and corn. Bring to the boil then reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt & pepper to taste. 


3. For the guac: Place the avocado, lemon juice, salt and chilli flakes in a small bowl and mash with a fork.


4. For the tortilla chips: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Brush both sides of the wrap with oil, then cut into triangles. Arrange in a single layer on a baking tray and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 3-4 minutes on either side until golden brown. The chips will become crispy as they cool down.


5. Serve the soup in a bowl topped with guac, yogurt and tortilla chips on the side. 


 

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