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black bean soup recipe | Mexican style black bean soup | healthy Indian black bean soup |
Tarla Dalal
08 December, 2021
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Soaking Time
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Baking Time
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Sprouting Time
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Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
For Black Bean Soup
1/2 cup black beans , soaked for 5 hours and drained
2 tsp oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 cup roughly chopped tomato
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp hung curds (chakka dahi)
Method
black bean soup recipe | Mexican style black bean soup | healthy Indian black bean soup | Video by Tarla Dalal
Black Bean Soup, Healthy Indian Black Bean Soup recipe with step by step photos
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what is black bean soup made off? Mexican style black bean soup is made from simple ingredients available easily in India which consists off 1/2 cup black beans , soaked for 5 hours and drained, 2 tsp oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes and salt to taste. See photo of list of ingredients for Mexican style black bean soup.
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what is black bean soup made off? Mexican style black bean soup is made from simple ingredients available easily in India which consists off 1/2 cup black beans , soaked for 5 hours and drained, 2 tsp oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes and salt to taste. See photo of list of ingredients for Mexican style black bean soup.
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This is what black beans look like. black beans are commonly referred to as turtle beans, probably in reference to their shiny, dark, shell-like appearance. Along with a rich smoky flavor that has been compared to mushrooms, black beans have a velvety texture, yet hold their shape well during cooking.
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Put the black beans in a bowl as we want to soak them.
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Add enough water to soak the black beans.
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Cover and soak for 5 hours or overnight.
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This is what the black beans look like after soaking.
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Drain.
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Your soaked black beans are ready.
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This is what black beans look like. black beans are commonly referred to as turtle beans, probably in reference to their shiny, dark, shell-like appearance. Along with a rich smoky flavor that has been compared to mushrooms, black beans have a velvety texture, yet hold their shape well during cooking.
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Heat 2 tsp oil in a pressure cooker.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add 1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1/2 cup black beans , soaked for 5 hours and drained. See above on step by step on how to soak and drain black beans.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Add salt to taste. We added 3/4 tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 5 whistles. Pressure cook it for 4 to 5 whistles or till cooked. At times the whistles and the cooking depend on the size of the cooker.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Let it cool.
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Heat 2 tsp oil in a pressure cooker.
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To make black bean soup recipe | Mexican style black bean soup | healthy Indian black bean soup | pour the black bean pressure cooked mixture into a blender.
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Blend till smooth.
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Transfer the mixture into a deep pan.
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Add ¼ cup of water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Pour into a soup bowl.
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Garnish black bean soup | Mexican style black bean soup | healthy Indian black bean soup | with hung curds. Serve hot.
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To make black bean soup recipe | Mexican style black bean soup | healthy Indian black bean soup | pour the black bean pressure cooked mixture into a blender.
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The black bean soup must be served immediately as it will thicken over time.
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Check your salt levels while coking the soup. It less, add more salt.
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If you want the soup thinner, add 1/4 cup water at this stage of cooking.
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Decorate with hung curd by putting some of it in the centre of a soup bowl and use a whish to gently swirl around.
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- Pressure cook for 5 whistles. Pressure cook it for 4 to 5 whistles or till cooked. At times the whistles and the cooking depend on the size of the cooker.
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The black bean soup must be served immediately as it will thicken over time.
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Black Bean Soup – high in fibre and protein.
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- Like most beans, the black beans too abound in protein. You can gain 3.6 g of protein per serving of this soup.
- Along with 3.9 g of fibre per serving, it is a satiating soup which can help to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.
- The beans are also a good source of B vitamins, especially vitamin B1 which helps in energy metabolism.
- The magnesium from this soup can help to maintain a healthy heart.
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Black Bean Soup – high in fibre and protein.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 91 cal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7.5 mg |
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Archana M
April 8, 2015, 5:18 p.m.
A super creamy, black bean soup. The ingredients used is so simple, but yet so tasty. Serve this soup piping hot. A must try soup.
