Lunch: Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup provides a hearty one-pot meal by itself, but we also like to serve this soup with tortillas or cheese tortillas.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Black Bean Soup

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 cup dried black beans
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin, optional
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice, optional
Low-fat sour cream, salsa and cilantro for garnish, optional

Instructions

Rinse beans under running water and pick through, discarding any stones. Place beans in a large pan. Cover with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 4 hours. Rinse beans and drain. Place beans in a large, clean pot, pour fresh cold water over until covered by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool for 30 minutes.
Warm oil in large pan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin, if desired. Sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, salt and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 Tbsp. juice, if desired. Top with low-fat sour cream, salsa or chopped cilantro just before serving, if desired.

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