Too Easy Black Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of "Too Easy Black Bean Soup," a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings. Packed with protein-rich black beans and infused with bold flavors from smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a bright squeeze of fresh lime juice, this hearty soup strikes the perfect balance of simplicity and taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it owes its velvety texture to a partial blend—achieved effortlessly with an immersion blender or standard blender for a creamy yet chunky consistency. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an optional burst of color and freshness. This vegan black bean soup is a healthy, flavorful, and budget-friendly option guaranteed to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 15-ounce cans canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to your desired consistency. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, puree it, and return it to the pot.
Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1634 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1263 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.
