Spicy Black Bean Soup In a Jar
Give the gift of cozy, vegetarian soup this holiday season with Spicy Black Bean Soup in a Jar. They are easy to make, beautiful, and healthy!
Servings: 6 servings (1 jar)
Calories: 472kcal
Equipment
- 1 wide-mouth quart jar with lid a canning jar, flip-top jar, or even a clean jar from mayo or spaghetti sauce would work
- 12"x12" piece parchment paper
- Rubber band
- Cardstock and a printer
- Twine optional (like these)
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 3 cups dried black beans about 1 ½ pounds
- 1 cup dried navy or great northern beans about ½ pound
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes like these
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you’d like it
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 chicken or veggie bouillon cubes this vegan brand is great
Instructions
- Fill your clean jar with ¾ cup black beans, followed by ⅓ cup white beans, and then repeat, ending with the last ¾ cup of black beans.
- Place all the spices in the middle of the piece of parchment paper. Then, roll up the sides to make a little packet. Secure the packet closed with a rubber band. You can also use a small zip-top plastic bag for this, if you prefer.
- Stuff the closed packet into the top of the jar. You might have to use a little elbow grease to get it in there, but it’ll go. Then close up your jar.
- Print out the tags (which you can download for free in the post) on heavy kraft paper or card stock. Cut out the label, use a hole punch to punch where the “x” is, and then tie it onto the jar with twine or ribbon.
- If adding the wooden spoon to your gift, tie it on to the side with the twine.
- That's it—your gift jar is complete!
Notes
- Each jar makes enough soup to serve six people.
- To make the soup: In a large stock pot, combine the beans, spice packet contents, and 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the soup is thick. You might need to add more water as the beans cook. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve topped with sour cream and diced avocado. Great with tortilla chips or cornbread on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 1956mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 9mg
