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hearty mexican bean soup

Mexican Bean Soup with Roasted Butternut Chunks

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the butternut squash in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
  • Add chili powder, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the roasted butternut squash to the pot, stir well, and let the soup sit for 10 minutes off the heat.
  • Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

To enhance the flavors of the soup, consider roasting the butternut squash a day in advance and storing it in the refrigerator, allowing the spices to meld into the squash. Additionally, for a richer taste, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the roasting spices. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili powder according to your preference.
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