Ingredients: cup Black beans - soaked in water for 7-8 hours, tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cloves Garlic - minced, Onion - chopped, Tomato - chopped, Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) - chopped, Carrot (Gajjar) - peeled and chopped, teaspoons Cumin powder (Jeera), teaspoons Dried oregano - or fresh leaves, teaspoon Red Chilli flakes - or black pepper powder, (Dhania) Leaves - as required or oregano leaves for garnish (optional), - to taste, tablespoons Lemon juice, tablespoons Fresh orange juice, tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cloves Garlic - grated or finely crushed, teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera), teaspoons Dried oregano - or fresh one, teaspoon Red Chilli flakes - or black pepper powder, - to taste, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the black bean soup with Mojo sauce first cook beans till they become soft. You can either pressure cook them or cook them in a saucepan on the stove top.In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add garlic and onion. Sauté till the onion becomes translucent.Add capsicum and carrot. Stir and cook covered for 2-3 minutes.Add some water if required. Add the tomatoes, beans, cumin, oregano, chilli flakes and salt.Add some water and bring it to a boil. Mash some of the beans with a ladle to thicken the soup. (You can blend some beans in a food processor if you want a thick soup)Serve in individual bowls, topped with a spoonful of mojo sauce and garnished with herbs.For the mojo sauce: Whisk together all the ingredients and use as required.Serve Black Bean soup with Mojo on its own or with baked Tortilla chips for a delicious light meal.