Hi friends!
After 2 days of running posts, I think it’s time for a little food talk.
When I posted my meal plan for this week, I had a few people ask for the recipe for the Roasted Corn Black Bean Soup.
This recipe originally came from a patient of mine a few years ago. It was quite funny when she was telling us about it, she kept on calling it Roasted Con Chili. What’s a con? Some dude in a orange jumpsuit is part of the recipe? It finally dawned on us that she was saying CORN. Gotta love the New England accent!
Over the years I’ve tweaked the recipe to our own liking. I like it more soupy than chili so I eliminated some of the extra beans. I also add in extra veggies sometimes too. Kale and diced zucchini are excellent additions. You can roast the corn yourself if you choose. I like the convenience of Trader Joe’s pre-roasted corn. Plus, there’s no chance of forgetting about it in the oven and burning it!
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Red Onion, Minced
- 1 Red, Yellow Or Orange Pepper (or combination), diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 14.5 Oz Vegetable Broth
- 15 Oz Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 14.5 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Trader Joe’s Roasted Corn
- ½ Cup Zucchini, diced (optional)
- Additional optional toppings:
- Avocado
- Shredded Cheese
- Yogurt or Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Place 1 Tbsp olive oil in Dutch Oven over medium-high heat.
- Add red onion and pepper. Cook till softened.
- Add garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Stir in vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn and zucchini (if using).
- Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Serve with toppings such as diced avocado, shredded cheese, yogurt or sour cream and cilantro.
This soup is a staple in our house during the Fall and Winter. It’s super easy to make even on busy weeknights. You can easily adjust the spices to your taste too. I tend to like things more spicy so I may add in more chili powder.
Enjoy!
Do you have a “staple” recipe in your house?
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WE DONT!
maybe thats our problem??
off to TJs today.
Miz recently posted..Im JUICIN’ (Bella NutriPro review)
This looks delicious!!
Madeline @ Food, Fitness, and Family recently posted..WIAW
That looks great! I have been such a soup person this winter and welcome any new recipes that fit the profile. Definitely going to try this!
misszippy1 recently posted..What I’m loving right now
I think I’ve made more soups this winter than ever. It has definitely been hitting the spot!
LOL that’s so funny about the con vs corn. At first I was thinking some mexican or tex-mex thing like chili con carne. This soup looks fantastic. Chili is a winter staple for sure then during the summer it turns into tons of grilled veggie salads.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Tasty Tuesday – Zucchini Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
That’s what I thought too!
Mmmm…grilled veggies. I’m wishing for summer right now.
Looks amazing, we love black beans! Perfect on those cold winter nights.
RunWiki recently posted..Book Review: Think Like Zuck
Beans really are the magical fruit in so many ways.
Oh yum- that looks so good! I’m pinning- I know my whole family would love this. That accent story is hilarious.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..WIAW + Benefits to eating in Season
Hope you all like it! Let me know what you think…
That soup look delicious!! I would probably add some chicken for my boys – maybe that will be dinner tonight!! (Except we don’t have a Trader Joe’s here so I will have to roast my own corn.)
Kim recently posted..Keep it Real!!
I just recently discovered TJ’s has pre roasted corn. Time saver! It’s good when you roast your own too.
Like Heather, I totally thought you meant “con” as in “with”. This looks yummy and so simple! I think that we’ll make this when we go skiing next week. We don’t have a staple recipe in our house and that’s totally our problem. Thanks for this!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Decisions. Decisions.
Hope you like it!
Thanks so much for this recipe! Can’t wait to try it.
Clarinda @ Enjoying the Course recently posted..What’s in YOUR Purse?
Hope you like it!
I think it’s my chicken salads. SuperFit loves my salads
I love my breakfasts meals the best.
Great recipe
Kierston recently posted..Gratitude and Food.
Mmmmm…breakfast. My favorite meal even if it’s a green smoothie.
Looks yummy but I wonder if it would be good without the cilantro? I’m not a huge fan but I love the recipe? Hmm..I might have to try a slight modification.
Katie @momslrb recently posted..Blog Reading is Dangerous
Sure! The cilantro is just used as a garnish on top. It definitely does not need it.
Ha! Having lived in NH most of my life I knew exactly where you were going with “con”! LOL Thank you sharing this recipe. I could use a bowl of it right now as I’m fffrrreeeezzzing today! LOL Thanks again Angela!
apprecfitness recently posted..Love me some Falafels!
Having lived in NH for 6 years now, I find myself slipping in certain New England words. It’s quite funny!
It’s amazing how much flavor you can get out of a veggie soup. Looks tasty!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted..Raspberry Cornmeal Pancakes with Lemon Curd
I love veggie soup for it’s convenience but also the variety.
Wowie, this soup DOES look great. Corn and black beans… mmmm.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal recently posted..4 Favorite Spices and Their Amazing Health Benefits
Can’t go wrong combo!
Soups are always a staple for me in the winter/fall and even into spring before it gets hot as Hades. This one looks GOOD!!! Must make soon.
Tina @ Best Body Fitness recently posted..Good Reminders
Soups are the perfect food in my opinion. You can do so many things with it!
Yum! I just pinned to my Meatless Monday board!
Hmmm… a dinner staple for us is Fish Tacos. So easy and quick!
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome recently posted..WIAW The Last Paleo Edition
Love fish tacos! Definitely a staple in our house too.
I’m suddenly very hungry right now! Thanks for that…ha! Black bean soup is my fav.
This looks delicious. I posted a yummy soup recipe myself here: http://www.comebackmomma.com/healthy-recipe-of-the-week/
Jenn @comebackmomma recently posted..Get that Body Moving – Walking, Standing, Stairs, MORE!
This is awesome– just made it– made some changes! Used 4 cups of broth and a whole zucchini and added 1/3 cup of quinoa for xtra protein– haven’t adjusted seasonings yet but it looks AMAZING– thanks!
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