Black Bean Mojo Chowder

With rainy weather setting in, my husband and I were looking for a little spicy pick me up to get our energy fired up. We both agreed: we needed Mojo Chowder. We came up with the following recipe which was just what we needed! 

 Black Bean Mojo Chowder 

Yield: 4-6 servings 

 Ingredients: 

2 fingerling potatoes, sliced into coins 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 

4 cloves of garlic, minced 

2 cups of bok choy (top and bottom), chopped 

1 cup sliced sweet peppers or chopped bell peppers 

1 jalapeno (deseed and remove membrane for less spicy version) 

2 cups tomatoes, chopped

2 stalks of celery, coarse chopped 

2 Tbsp butter or olive oil 

2 Tbsp bouillon powder or 2 cubes 

2 tsp cumin 

1 tsp chili powder 

2 tsp Mexican Seasoning

3/4 cup cilantro

3 cans of organic black beans, drained

Salt and pepper, to taste 

 

Garnish: Sour cream Green onions, chopped Cilantro, fine chopped 

Saute potatoes, onions and garlic in butter or oil for about 2 minutes or until onions are translcuent. Add bok choy, jalapeno, tomatoes and celery and let them cook down over medium heat. The bok choy will sort of liquefy into a broth after about 5 mins. Add the bouillon. 

Stir in the peppers, spices, cilantro and beans and let the flavors meld for about 5 mins. If you want it creamy, remove about a cup of the soup and blend it with a food processor and add back in. Otherwise, garnish with your sour cream, green onions and cilantro and enjoy!

 Posted by Bethany