Black Bean and Salsa Soup
Warm up with a bowl of hearty Black Bean and Salsa Soup, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This one-pot wonder combines protein-packed black beans, zesty salsa, and sweet corn in a flavorful base of vegetable broth, infused with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 20 minutes, this soup strikes the ideal balance between convenience and flavor. Blend it to your preferred consistency, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy finish. Whether you choose mild, medium, or spicy salsa, this customizable dish is sure to please! Perfect as a standalone meal or paired with crusty bread or tortilla chips, this vibrant soup is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy based on preference)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, vegetable broth, and salsa to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
After simmering, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker consistency, leaving some beans whole for texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
Stir in the corn kernels, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and extra salsa if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 8043 mg | 350% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.7 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.5 g | 245% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 5050 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
