Healthy Black Bean Soup With Shrimp

Name: Healthy Black Bean Soup With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12-15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large onion, diced; 4 roma tomatoes, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, cleaned and peeled; 32 ounces chicken stock; 1 chipotle pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 cup cilantro; 1/2 cup avocado, slices; 1/2 cup scallion; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Submitted by Melanie B.

"I created this last night and was shockingly good. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 12-15

ingredients

4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, cleaned and peeled
32 ounces chicken stock
1 chipotle pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 cup cilantro
¹⁄₂ cup avocado, slices
¹⁄₂ cup scallion
¹⁄₂ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

In a large soup pot, warm oil to medium heat. Add Onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add Bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes. Add Garlic and 2 tomatoes, cook for 1-2 additional minutes. Season with salt & pepper.
Add Chipotle Pepper, oregano, chili powder, and cumin (Note my measurements on the spices are estimates, use as much of the flavors as you like).
Add 2 cans of the beans and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes uncovered.
Using a hand-held blender, blend all ingredients while cooking in the pot. I like to make it fairly smooth, but some chunks are OK.
Taste for seasoning -- add additional if appropriate for your taste.
Add remaining beans and tomatoes. Simmer for another 10-20 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.
Serve in a bowl with remaining cilantro, avocado, scallions, and sour cream if desired.

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Melanie B.

Gilbert, 41

<p>I am a pretty good home cook and a Food Network junkie. Every time I host an event or create a new dish, my confidence grows....I'm always testing new ideas and sometimes (I'm a nerd) that dreams in food.</p> <p>I was proud to have one of my recipes chosen as RecipeZaar's Recipe of the Day on 11/27/09 with my Turkey, Cranberry, & Pesto Sandwich.  I also had the opportunity to cook at the Aetna Healthy Food Fight competition in Los Angeles last summer - talk about pressure!</p>

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