Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium white onions, chopped
1 medium carrots, peeld and chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
2 stalks celery, plus leaves sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon red chili powder, to taste ( depending on how hot the chili powder is)
1/2 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 (15 ounce) cans organic red kidney beans, drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
green onions, slices
minced jalapenos
diced white onions
lime wedges
Directions:
First prepare lime yogurt by combining the yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in separate small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium soup pot. Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and continue to saute for another minute.
Add broth, tomato paste, kidney beans, and spices. Bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Blend soup using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjusting other seasonings if necessary.
Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of lime yogurt and any of the garnishes of your choice.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 0 min.
Time total: 20 min.