Spanish Bean Soup Recipe
A hearty soup made with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Beans and Broth
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Garlic and Remaining Veggies
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften.
Cooking the Soup
- 3
Combine Beans and Broth
Add the drained black beans, chickpeas, vegetable broth, and canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Season the Soup
Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and add the bay leaf. Stir again and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 6
Add Spinach
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the chopped spinach to the soup. Stir until wilted.