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Daniel Fast Black Bean Soup with Avocado & Lime

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A hearty, wholesome black bean soup simmered with veggies and spices, topped with creamy avocado and zesty lime. Perfect for the Daniel Fast, this easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor for cozy dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked black beans)
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added (or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1–2 ripe avocados, sliced or diced (for garnish)
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Diced fresh tomatoes or jalapeño (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic.
  2. Add olive oil to a large soup pot and warm over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  5. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Drop in the bay leaf if using. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and beans creamy.
  7. Optional: For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to puree about half the soup directly in the pot, or transfer a few cups to a blender, blend until smooth, then stir back in.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lime juice or salt if desired.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lime. Sprinkle on diced tomato or jalapeño for extra color or heat.

Notes

Sautéing veggies and spices before adding liquids deepens flavor. For creamier soup, blend half the batch. Add lime juice and avocado just before serving for best texture and taste. Adjust spice level with jalapeño or chipotle powder. Soup freezes well without toppings; add avocado and lime after reheating.

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