Sopa de Feijão Verde

Sopa de Feijão Verde is a comforting Brazilian green bean soup that's rich in protein and flavor, making it perfect for a nourishing lunch. This dish combines fresh green beans with a variety of herbs and spices to create a vibrant and hearty meal.

Ingredients

• Green beans - 200 grams, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
• Canned black beans - 200 grams, rinsed and drained
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the green beans and cook for 3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
4. Add the rinsed black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 48 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from black beans, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety.

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