Mexican Farmers Market Black Bean Soup Recipe

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Mexican Farmers Market Black Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. Take a very large stock pot and fill it with the beans. Wash and rinse the beans out twice then fill it with water 5 to 6 finger levels over the beans, set aside.
  2. Pour the Cumin Seed into a small skillet & toast till it starts smoking, after place the spice in your food processed or spice grinder for a medium consistency (not powder).
  3. Take all the peppers and chilies place them on a baking sheet and set the oven to broil. You want to roast all the peppers till the skin gets bubbly and toasted. Ten take peppers and place them in sealed plastic bags so they will sweat off the skins (set aside).
  4. Chop up the onions small or use a food processor, crush and chop the garlic (set aside).
  5. Now start cleaning the peppers, remove all the skins and seeds inside. Chop them all up finely and set aside.
  6. Now start with a 12” skillet and 2 Tbs of the olive oil, heat and throw in the onions then the garlic and sauté for 2 min at Med/High heat. After add all the chilies and some of the cumin that you ground up. Reduce head to Low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. At the same time start the large stock pot with the beans and bring to a boils then reduce to med heat.
  8. Take a bunch of fresh thyme stems and tie them up with string well and drop in the stock pot.
  9. Now add the Onions, Garlic & Peppers to the pot, add the remaining cumin, salt, black pepper, bullion cube and Spanish Olive Oil. Add 2-4 cups more of hot water as the beans will absorb allot during cooking.
  10. Allow to simmer at medium and reduce gradually to Med/Low to get a simmering boil. Do not over boil the beans or you will turn it to paste.
  11. Now sit back and simmer slowly for 2 1/2 to 3 Hours stirring 2-3 time every hour. You might need to add more water as you see fit to get that soup consistency to your taste.
  12. 15 minutes before you feel it is finished add the Cilantro & Epazote leaves then remove the thyme stems.
  13. Prepare any of your favorite of these chopped up for toppings and garnish: Onions, Tomato, Parsley, Cilantro, Chives, Epazote, Green Onions or your favorite herb. Also sprinkle with grated chase Mexican white, parmesan or goat chase.
  14. Call a bunch of friends or the neighbors over for a bean soup party! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.7 Kcal (1104 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.17g 5%
Cholesterol 6.03mg 2%
Sodium 405.74mg 17%
Potassium 950.3mg 20%
Total Carbs 43.58g 15%
Sugars 3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 10.85g 43%
Protein 16.39g 33%
Vitamin C 17mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 9.6mg 53%
Calcium 85.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.74 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.89g 5%
Cholesterol 5.51mg 2%
Sodium 370.41mg 17%
Potassium 867.56mg 20%
Total Carbs 39.78g 15%
Sugars 2.73g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9.91g 43%
Protein 14.96g 33%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 12%
Iron 8.8mg 53%
Calcium 78.3mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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