Black Bean Soup
This Black Bean Soup is a warm, nutritious, and hearty meal perfect for any season, packed with protein and bold flavors using simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin and chili powder. Cook for another minute.
- Add the black beans and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Use a blender or immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a creamier soup, blend more or all of it. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg