1-2 hours4-6 servingsbean recipe

Instant Dutch Oven - Black Bean Soup

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4-6 Servings

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1-2 hours

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Easy

Instant Dutch Oven - Black Bean Soup
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Dutch Oven, Electric Dutch Oven

Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cans of black beans (19 oz)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Chorizo sausage links
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a blender, combine 2 cups of the beans and 1 cup of the chicken broth and puree until smooth.
  2. Select SEAR/SAUTE and set time for 20 minutes. Press START.
  3. Once preheated add chorizo, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until vegetables are lightly browned and softened for 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add in remaining 2 cups broth and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits.
  6. Stir in pureed beans and remaining whole beans.
  7. Press CANCEL.
  8. Select MANUAL MODE 2 and set temperature to 350F for 25 minutes.
  9. Place the lid on to bring it up to a boil, then remove the lid and let simmer, stirring occasionally.
  10. When cooking time is completed, stir in cilantro, and serve!

Notes

Chef’s Tip: Garnish with diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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