Easy Black Bean Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful *Easy Black Bean Soup*, a quick and nutrient-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. This vegetarian soup combines pantry staples like canned black beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic spices, creating a robust and smoky flavor profile with hints of cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne for a touch of heat. Ready in just 35 minutes, it features a simple blending technique to achieve a perfectly creamy yet chunky texture. Brightened with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and garnished with cilantro or a dollop of sour cream, this one-pot dish is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for a gluten-free dinner or a comforting lunch, this black bean soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 15-ounce cans canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using a blender or an immersion blender, blend a portion of the soup (about 1/3 or 1/2) until smooth to thicken the texture. Be careful with hot liquids while blending.
Return the blended portion to the pot and stir well to combine. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Stir in the lime juice just before serving for a bright, fresh flavor.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1502 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*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.
