FENNEL AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

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I started throwing ingredients together on a cold wintry day - this fabulous thick and warming soup was the result. The fennel adds brightness and provides a nice contrast to the hearty beans and the heat of the crushed pepper.

Provided by jennifer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bulb fennel, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable stock
1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add fennel and onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable stock, black beans, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper, cumin, thyme, and bay leaves into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until fennel is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Add spinach, stirring to separate leaves; simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 934.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Urooj Ali
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the fennel.


Malik Amanullah
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation.


Haddy Muduwa
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick.


Paules Shevanyenga
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I love the combination of fennel and black beans in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Phinehas Bitrus
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor.


bilal_ bourfiss
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling.


Peter Kinyua
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This soup is a great way to meal prep for the week. It's easy to make and it reheats well.


Mthokozisi Msizi
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's a great source of protein and fiber.


Daniell Maybury
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the fennel.


Odessa Mogan
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation.


Gul Zaman55
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick.


Leni Dubel
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I love the combination of fennel and black beans in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Tony Francis
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I'll definitely be making it again.


Abou Njie
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor.


Nathaniel Fajardo
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The black beans and tomatoes helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.


Oladapo Abiodun
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This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. I added some extra chili powder and cumin for a little more spice.


Romeo Khanz
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was very filling.


danisco comedy
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. The fennel and black beans give it a unique and flavorful taste.