40 min
Hands-on time
+ 8 hr soaking or marinating first
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Soak the black beans for 8 hours until they swell, then rinse and drain.
- 2 Sauté the chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- 3 Add cumin powder and chipotle peppers, stir for 1 minute to release the aroma.
- 4 Add the black beans and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until the beans are tender.
- 5 Blend half the pot of soup until thickened, squeeze in some lemon juice, and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
With an appliance
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Pressure cooker 28 min
Replace step 4: with the soaked beans, cook under high pressure for 8 minutes, then let it cool naturally for 8 minutes; the beans will soften more evenly and take about 9 minutes less than simmering in an open pot, no stirring needed. Only blend the soup after the pressure has completely dissipated.