I often like to make quick one pot meals as it’s not only warm and satisfying but also makes for fewer dishes for me. This vegan black bean and corn soup recipe is similar to the one on my Comfort Soups To Keep You Warm ebook, but it is simpler and thus faster to make. Even if you have never made soup before or feel like you are a novice in the kitchen (or even a terrible cook) I promise you can make this recipe.
I find it imperative to have simple hearty recipes like this on hand when I am low on ingredients or simply pressed for time and can’t make something more complicated from scratch.
Have you ever bought a store bought boxed or canned soup? Maybe now you choose those “organic” and “healthy” looking ones. Now have you ever tried them? I have to say unfortunately I have! While they may look good on the package, what’s inside is often so thin, watery, bland and boring it’s impossible to enjoy. In fact I usually end up tossing half of it because it’s so unappetizing.
My soup recipes are different! They have spices! Depth of flavor! Are heartier! And are actually something you’d want to make again and again. So that’s why I want to share this recipe with you, that even if you don’t have a lot of time, or money or know how to cook from scratch you can make something quickly that is infinitely better than what you’ll find at the store and it won’t cost you much to do so.
So check it out:
This delicious soup is ready in no time and is packed full of flavour!
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 14.5 oz. can roasted diced tomatoes (I use Muir Glen Organics)
1 15 oz. can black beans, low sodium or 1 2/3 cup fresh cooked (I use Eden Organics)
1 11 oz. can whole corn (low sodium AND sugar free or 1 cup frozen corn)
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium or homemade)
1 tsp roasted cumin
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 tsp Herbamare or sea salt
2 tsp lime juice (1/2 small lime)
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or coriander to garnish
Directions:
1. In a large non stick wok, sauté the onions for 6-7 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and sauté another minute or two. Add a little water if needed to prevent sticking.
2. Add the vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, drained corn and black beans and stir. Add the seasonings except the lime juice and taste test. Adjust seasonings if desired.
3. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add lime juice and stir.
5. Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve.
source: Low Fat Vegan Chef
http://lowfatveganchef.com