Soups

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 12g 64%

Polysaturated Fat 6g 37%

Monosaturated Fat 20g 125%

Cholesterol 3mg 1%

Sodium 208mg 8%

Potassium 1357mg 38%

Protein 20g 41%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 15g 63%

Sugar 2g 5%

Vitamin A 360IU 7%

Vitamin B6 1mg 67%

Vitamin C 6mg 10%

Calcium 123mg 12%

Iron 5mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.