Black Bean & Rice Soup

July 20, 2013

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You always hear about beans and rice being a super cheap meal, right? Here’s a delicious update on the frugal combo that even my bean-hating husband approved of AND has requested I make again! We do Meatless Mondays every week, and this is a staple in my vegetarian meal rotation.

2 cans of drained black beans
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
2 cups cooked rice (I used brown but white would be good, too)

In a large pot saute onions, carrots, and garlic over medium heat in oil until soft. Add chili powder and cumin and stir. Add broth, water, and beans and let simmer for 15 minutes. Transfer about 2/3 of the...
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Nutritions

Calories
768

Sodium
208mg
8% DV

Fat
38g
59% DV

Protein
20g
41% DV

Carbs
58g
19% DV

Fiber
15g
63% DV