Black Bean Pepperpot Soup

This creation was born of a desire for a spicy soup without a lot of carbohydrates, so plenty of beef and vegetables with some Mexican seasonings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 122 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 cups beef stock
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®)
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Stir beef stock, water, black beans, sweet potato, carrot, salsa, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, taco seasoning, salt, browning sauce, adobo seasoning, and bay leaves together with the beef in the pot; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.