Spicy Red Bean Soup

Warm up with this flavorful and spicy red bean soup. Made with protein-rich red beans and a combination of spices, this soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. It can be served as a appetizer or a main course, and is a great option for both vegetarians and meat-lovers. Get ready to enjoy a bowl of hearty and spicy goodness!

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried red beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Cilantro and lime for garnish

Directions

1. Rinse the red beans and soak them overnight in water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers. Saute until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Add the soaked red beans, diced tomatoes, water, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
6. Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to thicken it, leaving some whole beans for texture.
7. Serve the spicy red bean soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

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