Smoky Black Bean Soup

A hearty and smoky black bean soup that's Weight Watchers friendly! Packed with fiber and protein, this soup is a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
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• 1 onion, diced
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• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
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• 2 celery stalks, chopped
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• 3 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 tsp cumin
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• 1 tsp smoked paprika
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• 1/2 tsp chili powder
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• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
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• 4 cups vegetable broth
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• 1 ham hock optional for added flavor
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 2 bay leaves
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• 2 cups kale, chopped
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• Juice of 1 lime
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• Optional toppings: diced avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro
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Instructions:

Put black beans that have been soaked, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and oregano in a large pot

Put in the vegetable broth and, if you want, the ham hock

Add pepper and salt

Bring the soup to a boil after adding the bay leaves

Cover, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 1

5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are soft

Take out the bay leaves and ham hock

If you want, you can shred the ham hock's meat and go back to the pot

Add the lime juice and chopped kale

For another 5 to 10 minutes, until the soup is hot and the kale has wilted

Make the seasonings taste better

If you want, you can serve it hot with extras like Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado