Receta española de sopa de judías negras y maíz

Ingredientes

• 2 cans (420gr each) black beans
• 1 cup (180gr) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 4 cups (1l) vegetable broth
• 1 onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Wash...: Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Wash the corn kernels under cold water.

2. 2

   Wash, peel, and chop the onion into small...: Wash, peel, and chop the onion into small squares. Clean the bell peppers and chop them into small squares discarding the seeds. Peel and mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over...: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 more...: Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes until fragrant. In the meantime, wash and dice the tomatoes.

5. 5

   Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice...: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and stir well.

6. 6

   Add black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, chili...: Add black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients of the black bean corn soup thoroughly.

7. 7

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the...: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

8. 8

   Stir in the lime juice just before serving....: Stir in the lime juice just before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning of the Spanish soup as needed.

9. 9

   Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with...: Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve the corn and black bean soup warm and enjoy.