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Spicy black bean soup

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* Spicy Black Bean Soup* Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 red bell pepper, chopped - 2 cups cooked black beans - 2 cups vegetable broth - 1 can diced tomatoes - 1 teaspoon cumin - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste - Optional: jalapenos, sour cream, avocado, cilantro Instructions: 1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. 2. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; cook until softened. 3. Add black beans, broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, and smoked paprika. 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. 5. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Serve hot, with optional toppings. Calories  Here's an estimate of the calorie count for Spicy Black Bean Soup: Total Calories: 420-500 per serving - 1 cup cooked black beans: 225 calories - 1 onion: 44 calories - 3 cloves garlic: negligible calories - 1 red bell pepper: 49 calories - 1 can diced tomatoes: 120 calories - 2 cups vegetable broth: 160 calories - 1 teaspoon cumin...

Creamy chicken tomato soup

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Creamy chicken tomato soup A delicious and comforting soup! Here's a simple recipe for Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup: Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons butter - 1 medium onion, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces - 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 can of diced tomatoes) - 2 cups chicken broth - 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half - 1 teaspoon dried basil - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - Salt and pepper, to taste - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. 4. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. 5. Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir to combine. 6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the he...