Hearty Black Bean Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hearty Black Bean Soup, a flavorful, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you need a nourishing meal. This recipe combines tender black beans, aromatic vegetables, and a blend of smoky spices like cumin and paprika for a rich and satisfying depth of flavor. Simmered to perfection with vegetable broth and finished with a hint of zesty lime juice, this one-pot wonder is a vegan and gluten-free crowd-pleaser that’s both wholesome and easy to make. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a vibrant touch or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal. Ready in just 50 minutes, this black bean soup recipe is a quick, nutritious option for busy weeknights while still delivering bold, hearty flavors that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and optional cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup slightly to thicken it while leaving some texture. Alternatively, transfer about 2 cups of the soup to a blender, puree, and then return it to the pot.
Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt or black pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4801 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.9 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 96.5 g | 345% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 97.5 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 784 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 30.4 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 5890 mg | 125% | |
*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.
