Two Bean Soup

This is a soup packed full of protein, fiber and flavor!  We have been enjoying some unseasonably warm weather here in Wisconsin but I know we are not out of soup weather just yet.  Bebe B just loved it, which was great because I created it for her.  Preschoolers need diets rich in fiber to help regulate their growing bodies as well as plenty of protein!  If you want to give this soup to a child under one, I suggest running it all through a food processor or food mill to smooth out the texture just a touch.

Two Bean Soup - 10 Months+

1 can Black Beans (no salt added)

1 can Pinto Beans (no salt added)

1 cup Bebe Stock or Veggie Stock

3/4 lb Organic Chicken Breast, cubed

1/4 cup Chopped Carrots

1/4 cup Chopped Celery

1/4 cup Chopped Green Pepper

1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Juice from one small Lime

2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)

Drain and rinse the beans, set aside.  Add chopped carrots, celery, green pepper and green onion to a stock pot on medium heat with a splash of olive oil.  Let the veggies sweat for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally.  Puree the beans together in s food processor.  Add the pureed beans and the rest of the ingredients to the stock pot.  Cover and allow to cook on medium low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve warm with plain Greek yogurt, cilantro and cheese.  This recipe keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.  Chicken can be omitted for a vegetarian version.

Some of the Awesome Health Benefits:

-Black Beans are very high in fiber, folate, protein, and antioxidants, along with numerous other vitamins and minerals.

-Pinto beans are also an excellent source of molybdenum, a very good source of folate, and a good source of protein fiber and vitamin B1 as well as the minerals phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.

-Cilantro has rich qualities that have a powerfully positive effect on our inner digestive tract. The oils aid digestive system in its production of digestive enzymes, acids and juices.