South Beach Diet Black Bean Soup Phase I Friendly

Warm up your taste buds with this hearty and flavorful South Beach Diet Black Bean Soup, perfectly suited for Phase I of the diet plan. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like protein-rich black beans, fresh vegetables, and fragrant spices, this soup is a wholesome, low-carb, and satisfying meal option. The rich blend of cumin and chili powder creates a smoky depth, while a splash of fresh lime juice brightens each spoonful. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this soup can be partially blended for a creamy texture while keeping chunks of veggies for added heartiness. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, it's a delicious and nutritious choice to stay on track with your health goals. Ideal for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner, this black bean soup embodies both simplicity and bold flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 4 cups Black beans, cooked (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup Tomatoes, diced (no added sugar)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0 Salt, to taste
• 0 Black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery, and carrot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the cumin powder and chili powder, stirring well to coat the vegetables in the spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the cooked black beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to your desired consistency. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy this Phase I-friendly black bean soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2461.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1199.2

Total Fat 19.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2892.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 62.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 527.0mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 4284.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.2%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 65.4%