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Black Beans

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Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 white onion (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp diced jalapeno
  • 1 lb dry black beans
  • 8 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cholula
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 bay leaf

Garnish

  • monterey jack cheese, green onions, sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic and simmer slowly for 15 minutes or until the onions are clear.
  • when the veggies are ready, pour the whole black beans, chicken bouillon cubes, and water. Turn the heat up to a boil and stir well.
  • Add everything els to the pot and turn the heat down to a s immer.
  • Cover and simmer stirring occasionally for 2 hours or until the soup has thickened and all the ingredients are tender.
  • Garnish with monterey jack cheese, sour cream and green onions
Keyword Healthy