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• Black Bean Soup is a type of soup made primarily of black beans and broth. Occasionally meat is added to the soup to add substance.

• Fast Facts

  1. Can be served both hot or cold
  2. Dried black beans work best

• Ingredients

  1. Black Beans
  2. Broth
  3. Water
  4. Spices including bay leaves and dried oregano
  5. Olive Oil
  6. Onion

• Health Benefits

  Black beans are a good source of fiber, which works to lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar levels. They also provide a good source of protein and iron.

  
  

  The Archives of Internal Medicine published a study finding that high-fiber foods, including black beans, help prevent heart disease. The study followed 10,000 Americans adults for 19 years. Of the 10,000 people, those eating at least 21 grams of fiber a day had a 12% less coronary heart disease and 11% less cardiovascular disease.

• How to Make Black Bean Soup

  For black beans to cook quicker and digest better, they should be soaked prior to cooking.

  1. Cook onion in olive oil until tender.
  2. Mix in seasonings and broth.
  3. Add in black beans and cook until tender.

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