Sopa de alubias negras y quinoa (¡fácil!)

Ingredientes

• 1 yellow onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 15 oz. can black beans
• 1/2 cup white quinoa
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika (or chili powder)
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (optional but recommended)
• Hot sauce, diced avocado, tortilla chips, more lime juice or cilantro, etc.

Preparación

1. 1

   Dice onion and carrot.

2. 2

   In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for 7-8minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)

3. 3

   Meanwhile, mince garlic.

4. 4

   When onion is translucent, add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, black beans (rinsed and drained), and quinoa (rinsed and drained). Cover and bring to a light simmer.

6. 6

   Then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked through.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, chop cilantro. After soup is done cooking, stir in cilantro and lime juice (if using).

8. 8

   Salt & pepper to taste to enhance the flavors. Serve with any toppings of choice.