Dinner for 4
Mexican Black Bean Soup
Black beans, chorizo, tomatoes, and peppers simmer into a hearty soup topped with cilantro and crisp tortillas.
$8.92for 4 servings
$2.23 per serving$8.92 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 2 | $0.50Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.62Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 26 oz | $2.34Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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