Ingredients: 1 cup Black beans – soaked in water for 7-8 hours,1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil,3 cloves Garlic – minced,1 Onion – chopped,1 Tomato – chopped,1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) – chopped,1 Carrot (Gajjar) – peeled and chopped,2 teaspoons Cumin powder (Jeera),2 teaspoons Dried oregano – or fresh leaves,2 teaspoon Red Chilli flakes – or black pepper powder,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – as required or oregano leaves for garnish (optional),Salt – to taste,3 tablespoons Lemon juice,2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice,1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil,5 cloves Garlic – grated or finely crushed,1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera),3 teaspoons Dried oregano – or fresh one,1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli flakes – or black pepper powder,Salt – to taste
Time in minutes: 25 Servings: 2 Course: Side Dish Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the black bean soup with Mojo sauce first cook beans till they become soft. You can either pressure cook them or cook them in a saucepan on the stove top.In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add garlic and onion. Sauté till the onion becomes translucent.Add capsicum and carrot. Stir and cook covered for 2-3 minutes.Add some water if required. Add the tomatoes, beans, cumin, oregano, chilli flakes and salt.Add some water and bring it to a boil. Mash some of the beans with a ladle to thicken the soup. (You can blend some beans in a food processor if you want a thick soup)Serve in individual bowls, topped with a spoonful of mojo sauce and garnished with herbs.For the mojo sauce: Whisk together all the ingredients and use as required.Serve Black Bean soup with Mojo on its own or with baked Tortilla chips for a delicious light meal.