Sherried Black Bean Bisque
Silky, savory, and brimming with bold flavors, Sherried Black Bean Bisque is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. This rich and velvety soup combines wholesome black beans with a medley of sautéed vegetables, a hint of smoked paprika, and aromatic spices for a deeply satisfying base. A generous pour of dry sherry elevates the dish with its subtle sweetness and depth, while a splash of fresh lime juice brightens the flavors to perfection. Ready in just 50 minutes, this heartwarming bisque is pureed to silky smoothness and finished with optional garnishes like creamy sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or sophisticated appetizers, this easy-to-make soup is a one-pot wonder you’ll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup sour cream or vegan alternative (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano, and stir for 1 minute to release their flavors.
Stir in the black beans and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
Stir in the dry sherry and lime juice, then season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Ladle the bisque into bowls and, if desired, add a dollop of sour cream or vegan alternative on top.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*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.
