This Queen of Quick black bean soup recipe is great for the cooler months. The preparation is, of course, quick and you only need about an hour from start to finish! With a few key ingredients, this recipe is packed with nutrition and a perfect alternative to animal protein.
You can learn all about nutrition in Traditional Chinese Medicine here.
East Meets West Nutrition of Black Beans
Chinese Nutrition
- Sweet flavor, cold thermal nature
- Tonify the kidneys and calm the mind
- Improve eyesight
- Clear heat
- Improve blood circulation
- Reduce swelling and detoxification
Western Nutrition
- Prevent spikes in blood sugar
- Help maintain healthy bones with iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc.
- Can lower blood pressure
- Promote healthy digestion
Queen of Quick – Black Bean Soup
A quick and highly nutritious black bean soup recipe packed with protein and other health benefits.
Ingredients
- 4 cans black beans
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup yellow minced onions
- 1 plum tomato chopped
- ½ cup finely minced green pepper
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1-2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 Tsp soy sauce-can use low sodium
- 1/8 Tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 large garlic cloves
- Sour cream and cilantro sprig for garnish
- Chopped onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet and sauté onions. Add remaining ingredients, beans last.
- Cover and cook ½-1 hour. Serve with dollop of sour cream and cilantro sprigs. Top with chopped onion.
Notes
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Sources: Healthline.com, Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, acupuncture.com
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