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Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • A good drizzle of Agave sweetener
  • The juice of two limes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Soak beans in water to cover overnight. When ready to cook, drain and rinse. Fill a large pot with 8 cups water or vegetable broth. Let come to boil and skim white foam. Turn down to simmer and let cook until beans are tender and done, about an hour or so
  • Add rest of ingredients and let cook for another hour or so or until all vegetables are cooked
  • Blend in batches in your blender or with an immersion blender
  • Set bowls around of sliced green onions, red onions, and cilantro for garnish
  • Let guests choose their own toppings for their very own Vegan Black Bean Soup