Black bean and rice soup

Serves: 8

Time to make: 1 hr

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive or canola oil

2 medium onions

3 large cloves garlic

1 teaspoon minced red chilli

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

3 cups salt-reduced stock (chicken or vegetable)

1 cup long-grain brown rice

2 x 425g cans black beans, drained, rinsed

½–1 cup water (if required)

salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

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1 Heat oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for about five minutes or until onions are soft and turning clear.

2 Stir in chilli, cumin and oregano and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add stock and rice. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover with a tight- fitting lid and cook for 30 minutes.

3 Stir beans into pot along with enough extra water (if required) to ensure everything is covered. Replace lid and cook for 15-20 more minutes or until rice is very tender (stir occasionally and add a little extra water if looking too dry).

4 Tip about half the soup into a blender or food processor. Process until fairly smooth (you may have to do this in two batches). Stir purée into soup then thin with water (or milk) if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

5 Serve as is or garnish with a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream, croutons, diced tomato and a little chopped coriander.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free stock.
If you can’t find canned black beans, canned red kidney beans also work well.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 241cal

Kilojoules 1010kJ

Protein 10g

Total fat 5g

–Saturated fat 1g

Carbohydrates 40g

–Sugars 7g

Dietary fibre 6g

Sodium 480mg

Calcium 50mg

Iron 3.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.