Tropical Coconut Black Bean Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ large white onion (about 1 cup chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
• 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 4 cups chicken broth (low-fat or homemade)
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk (reduced fat or light)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, chipotle peppers, and black beans.
4. Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until soup has thickened slightly.
6. Add frozen corn and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until corn is tender.
7. Stir in cilantro and serve warm.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, approximately 1 cup)

• Calories: 275
• Fat: 9 grams
• Saturated Fat: 4 grams
• Carbohydrates: 42 grams
• Protein: 16 grams
• Fiber: 12 grams
• Sodium: 610 milligrams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful with a tropical twist
• Rich in protein and fiber
• Gluten-free and vegetarian
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice."
• "I love the combination of black beans, coconut, and corn. It's a unique and refreshing take on traditional black bean soup."
• "This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's so satisfying and healthy!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo, you can use chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
• You can use any type of beans you like in this soup. Kidney beans or pinto beans would be a good substitute.
• To make the soup vegan, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.