This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Henry Ford Health System. All opinions are my own.

This hearty instant pot black bean soup is healthy and perfect for keeping your heart health in check.

When my husband hit one of his milestone birthdays, his doctor suggested a health screening to ensure his body was working in tip-top shape. With a history of poor cholesterol, it was no surprise when the Lipid Profile Test showed some concern. The doctor suggested he work hard at a better diet to keep his cholesterol numbers in check.

After meeting with a nutritionist at Henry Ford Health System, one of the dietary suggestions was to add beans into his diet. As a Michigan native, I knew my state was one of the top producers of edible beans*! Incorporating beans into our lifestyle was easy with the help of my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker!

How to Make Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

One thing that is great about making black bean soup in the instant pot is that you don't have to soak your beans! You can literally dump them right from the package into the pot and 30 minutes later, you'll have delicious black bean soup.

If you like more of a whole bean soup, you don't have to puree your beans with an immersion blender. I prefer my soup a little smoother so I like to blend the beans together.

While people come from all over the world to Henry Ford Health System, I'm lucky enough to have this great facility in my own backyard! Although they offer minimally invasive surgeries and treatments, it's important to take your health into your own hands and take care of yourself.

If you're not sure where to begin with your heart health, take the Heart Health Risk Assessment. It’s a free, online, interactive heart quiz that will provide helpful results based on the information you input. A great next step will be to make an appointment for a Heart Screening today. This affordable heart and vascular screening includes lab work and detailed diagnostic imaging. With a 7 point system, the Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute screening is the perfect starting point for getting your health on track. What are some of your favorite heart healthy foods to prepare for your family? Please let us know if the comment section below and check out more healthy recipes provided by Henry Ford here!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Henry Ford Health System. All opinions are my own.

*Source: Michigan Bean Commission

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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup Recipe

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This hearty instant pot black bean soup is perfect for keeping your heart health in check.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (16 oz) dry black beans
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup celery, diced
• ½ cup onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions

Place butter, celery, onion and garlic into the instant pot. Press the sautee option and sautee the items until celery is tender and onion is translucent.

Add spices and mix well.

Add beans, broth and water and mix well.

Close the instant pot and quick release pressure valve. Set the pot to manual, high pressure for 30 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is done, let the soup sit for 10 minutes. Release pressure.

Serve black bean soup with fresh cilantro as-is or carefully use an immersion blender to puree the beans before serving with cilantro.

Notes

Please use caution with your immersion blender. The instant pot black bean soup is very hot.