Pantry Black Bean Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Pantry Black Bean Soup, a quick, wholesome, and budget-friendly dish made from staple ingredients you likely already have on hand. This hearty recipe combines tender black beans, aromatic cumin, oregano, and smoky paprika to create a deeply satisfying flavor profile. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens the soup, while optional toppings like cilantro add a fresh burst of color and taste. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 35 minutes and is easily customizable—blend for a velvety texture or keep it chunky for a rustic feel. With simple pantry essentials like vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, and black beans, this vegan and gluten-free soup is a nourishing go-to for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 15-ounce cans canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the black beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes (if using). Stir to combine.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Optional: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency (fully blended for creamy, or partially blended for a chunkier texture). Alternatively, transfer some of the soup to a blender, blend, and return to the pot.
Stir in the fresh lime juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7006 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.3 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.1 g | 318% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 5073 mg | 108% | |
*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.
