Cocoa-Spiced Bean Soup - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil or sunflower oil
• 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
• 3/4 tsp salt (divided)
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 4 cups water
• 1/3 cup sour cream (gluten and/or dairy free if desired)
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup dried black beans