Bacon Leek Black Bean Soup

When the mittens come off and your hungry tummy starts to rumble—there’s nothing like a big bowl of soup to warm you up. This scrumptious, gluten free bacon leek black bean soup recipe is gluten free, and sugar free—making it easy to stick to your health goals this season.

And, TWIST! We’re adding an essential to make this the ultimate gut-friendly recipe—leeks! Leeks are one of the most prebiotic foods out there. A 100-gram serving of leeks contain around two grams of dietary fiber, a gram of protein, and includes vitamins A, C, E and B6 and many health benefits. They help keep the stomach’s bacterial environment in balance, help to eliminate toxins, and stimulate digestive fluids—leading to an all-around healthy digestive system—helping to improve overall health.1

And, added bonus! It’s super simple to make, and will taste like you slaved away for hours! And what’s even better is this delectable soup includes bacon! So, with the fiber-rich black beans, leeks, fresh produce, and bacon?! Talk about a recipe with the total package.

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YUMMY + SHARE: BACON LEEK BLACK BEAN SOUP

Adapted from Kale & CocoaServes: 6
Time: 55 minutes
Gluten free, sugar free

Ingredients

3-4 leeks
3-4 garlic cloves
8 ounces chicken broth
6 rashers lean bacon
3-4 chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcester sauce
800 grams cooked black beans (2 cans if using tinned)
Cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips to top (optional)

Directions

Fry the thinly sliced leek in a splash of olive oil or 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, with the crushed garlic.

After five minutes, add the chopped bacon.

Five minutes later, add the chicken stock and bring to simmering point.

Add all the remaining ingredients.  Cook for a further five minutes until hot. Check seasoning and add if required.

Divide the soup between bowls and garnish with cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips—or all three. Enjoy!

 

References

1 https://healthyfocus.org/health-benefits-of-leeks/