Black Bean Soup Recipe
This hearty and flavorful Black Bean Soup is a comforting, nutritious dish perfect for any time of year. Made with black beans, fresh vegetables, and a blend of spices, it offers a smoky and slightly spicy taste with a creamy texture achieved by blending a portion of the soup. Quick to prepare on the stovetop, this soup is ideal for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
Spices and Herbs
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (or substitute with ½ tsp red pepper flakes + 1 tsp smoked paprika)
- 4 bay leaves
- ½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Liquids
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or more to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime (plus more for serving)
Canned Goods
- 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies and Spices: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing them for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Then stir in the grated garlic, ground cumin, and chipotle powder (or smoked paprika and red pepper flakes substitute) and cook for an additional minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth, and add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer partially covered. Let it cook for 25 minutes to meld the flavors and soften the vegetables completely.
- Blend and Finish: Remove the bay leaves and blend about 1 to 2 cups of the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender, then return the blended portion to the pot. Stir in the juice of one lime and adjust seasoning to taste. Add more broth if you want a thinner consistency. Serve hot with additional lime wedges for squeezing on top.
Notes
- You can substitute chipotle powder with a combination of smoked paprika and red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder smoky flavor.
- Adjust salt and spices to your taste as the canned beans and broth may have varying levels of sodium.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream or avocado when serving.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
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