Fennel and Black Bean Soup
Fennel and Black Bean Soup blends aromatic fennel with earthy black beans and tender spinach for a thick, warming bowl. Cumin, thyme, garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes add depth and gentle spice, balanced by tomatoes and vegetable stock. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch on a chilly day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook48 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add fennel and onion; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour vegetable stock, black beans, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper, cumin, thyme, and bay leaves into the pot.
- 5
Bring to a gentle boil; reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the fennel is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
- 6
Add spinach, stirring to separate the leaves; simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 226.95 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.72 g Moderate
- Carbs 36.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.75 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.63 mg Low Source
- Sodium 548.63 mg High
- Fiber 8.4 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.3 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 194.97 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.37 mg Good Source
- Potassium 636.85 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 961.4 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 18.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fennel and Black Bean Soup is a Tex Mex soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 58 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 226.95 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fennel and Black Bean Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Fennel and Black Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Fennel and Black Bean Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fennel and Black Bean Soup?
- About 58 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 48 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 226.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fennel and Black Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
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