Dinner for 4

Mexican Black Bean Soup

Name: Mexican Black Bean Soup
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 oz chorizo; 1/2 cup white onion; 1 poblano pepper (optional); 2 serrano peppers; 2 cups tomatoes; 4 cups cooked black beans; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 4 corn tortillas; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; avocado (optional)

$8.92for 430 minServes 4

Black beans, chorizo, tomatoes, and peppers simmer into a hearty soup topped with cilantro and crisp tortillas.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bratwurst and other fresh sausage, 0.4 lb$4.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Jalapeno peppers, 2$0.25 each typical	2	$0.50Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.8 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.62Typical price
	Canned beans, 26 oz$0.09/oz typical	26 oz	$2.34Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Tortillas, 4$0.30 each typical	4	$1.20Typical price
	Avocados, 0.25$1.29 each typical	0.25	$0.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.92

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.23 per serving$8.92 for 4

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Ingredients

6 oz chorizo
1/2 cup white onion
1 poblano pepper (optional)
2 serrano peppers
2 cups tomatoes
4 cups cooked black beans
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
avocado (optional)

Steps

Cook the chorizo in a 4-quart pot over medium heat for 6 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Add onion, poblano, and serrano peppers, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in tomatoes, black beans, and water, and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes.
Fry the tortillas in vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then cut them into strips.
Stir cilantro into the soup, season with salt and pepper, and top each bowl with tortilla strips and avocado if using.

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