Guatemalan Style Vegetable Soup

SERVES: 6-8

INGREDIENTS

Soup

• 3 Tbsp canola oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 medium carrot, peeled & chopped

• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded & diced

• 1 cup corn

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed

• 2 Tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)

• 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded & sliced into rings

• 4 cups soup stock

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Garnish

• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced

• Optional: 1 avocado, pitted & diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, green bell pepper, black pepper, and salt. Sauté until onions are soft (about 5 minutes.)

2. Add garlic and jalapeño. Sauté another 30 seconds. Add soup stock and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce to a simmer. Add tomatoes and beans; continue to simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Stir in corn and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Turn off heat and add lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Garnish with cilantro (and avocado) and serve. Enjoy!

Guatemalan Style Vegetable Soup

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