Black Bean Soup

This easy black bean soup is a hearty, flavor-packed meal made with simple pantry ingredients. Tender black beans simmer with onion, garlic, broth, and warm spices to create a rich and comforting soup that comes together quickly.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beans, soup, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Misty Tannery

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil extra virgin
½ medium yellow onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced or pressed
1 chipotle pepper (from canned in adobo sauce) chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
30 oz canned black beans 2 cans about 15 oz each
2 - 3 cups vegetable broth start with 2 then add more as it cooks and thickens
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes

cilantro
pico de gallo
avocado
onion
tortilla chips
sour cream

Instructions

In a large dutch oven pot heat olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is warm, add the chopped onions and cook until they become soft and tender.
Next, stir in the garlic, seasonings, and chopped pepper, cooking for about one minute until everything becomes fragrant.
Add the black beans, lime juice, and cilantro, stirring well to combine. Then pour in the broth and give the mixture another good stir.
Bring the soup to a boil and, once it begins bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer.
Let the beans cook for about 15–25 minutes, or until they are very tender. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher mash about a cup of the beans directly in the pot. (This simple step helps create a creamy texture and naturally thickens the soup.)
Continue simmering until the beans reach your desired tenderness, tasting for needed salt and pepper. Only about 5 minutes.
If the soup becomes too thick, simply stir in a little additional broth or water until it reaches the consistency you like.
Serve the soup hot and finish it with your favorite garnishes such as fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, or crunchy tortilla chips.

Notes

Adding extra broth after mashing beans will help to reach your desired consistency.

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