Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup
When I had my liver transplant in Denver, CO there was a Gunther Toody's Diner across the street from the hotel where I stayed. There was a Black Bean Soup on the menu that I just loved. After coming home to Oklahoma, I have searched, in vain, for a Black Bean Soup that came even close to what the diner served. I finally searched recipes and have come up with my version that best copies Gunther Toody's.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
contains white meat
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 cup instant rice
- 3 -4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large onion chopped finely
- 1 -2 jalapeno pepper diced
- 3 cans black beans drained
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies like hunts
- 1 can mexicorn drained
- Carbohydrate 48.5342474155364 g
- Cholesterol 1.250980924 mg
- Fat 2.97012806855466 g
- Fiber 8.76743669566582 g
- Protein 15.1855722293485 g
- Saturated Fat 0.696506466406706 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -10 serving(s) (347g)
- Sodium 943.927098756754 mg
- Sugar 39.7668107198706 g
- Trans Fat 0.263298922721619 g
- Calories 281 calories
In Dutch Kettle, saute onion, celery, carrot, garlic, red pepper and jalepeno pepper in olive oil until soft. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, water, boullion broth and spices. Simmer for 30-40 minutes. Add instant rice to mixture. Mix well. Continue cooking 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Chop fresh cilantro and stir into mixture before serving. Could top with a dollop of sour cream on top and a squeeze of lime. Use Hunts diced tomatoes with green chilies or a similar brand. Rotel comes in a 10.5 oz can and is much spicer than Hunts. So if you use Rotel, pair it with a can of regular diced tomatoes.
