• Guatemalan Black Bean Soup

      Black bean soup is a dish made with black beans, vegetables, and spices, and is often enriched with ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro. In Guatemala, it is a traditional dish due to its nutritional value and the local availability of beans.

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      Servings: 4–6

      Ingredients:
      – 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped
      – 2 garlic cloves, minced
      – 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
      – 3 cans (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
      – 2 tomatoes, diced
      – 1 green chili, diced
      – 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
      – 2 teaspoons of chili powder
      – ½ teaspoon of saltCilantro, minced (optional)

      In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until brown. In a blender, combine 1 cup of water/vegetable broth and 2 cans of beans. Blend until smooth. Add to onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes, chilis, remaining beans, spices and remaining water/broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro.

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      Watch how to make it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50lKkKVJhEE&t=1s