12. Bat-Wing Black Bean Soup
Warm up a chilly October afternoon with a bowl of rich, dark, and mysterious black bean soup. The deep, almost-black color of the soup provides the perfect backdrop for Halloween-themed garnishes. Prepare a flavorful black bean soup blended until smooth, seasoned with cumin, garlic, and lime. To create the “bat wings,” cut blue corn tortilla chips or use a bat-shaped cookie cutter on flour tortillas and bake them until crispy. Float these bat-shaped chips on top of the soup. You can also drizzle sour cream or Mexican crema in concentric circles and drag a toothpick through it to create a spider web pattern. It is a cozy, comforting lunch that is packed with fiber and protein.