Description

This hearty Black Bean Soup recipe is a comforting, nutritious, and flavorful meal ideal for chilly days. It combines slow-simmered black beans with aromatic spices, fresh lime juice, and cilantro for a deliciously satisfying dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it’s perfect for a wide range of diets and can be customized with various add-ins and toppings to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
Juice of 1 fresh lime
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant to build the soup’s flavorful base.
Add Spices and Black Beans: Sprinkle in cumin and chili powder, stirring to coat the onions evenly. Pour in the drained and rinsed black beans and mix well to deepen their flavor.
Pour in Broth and Simmer: Add vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes for flavors to meld.
Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to pulse the soup directly in the pot to a chunky but creamy consistency. Alternatively, blend in batches using a blender and return to the pot.
Season and Garnish: Remove from heat, stir in fresh lime juice, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, or sour cream if desired.

Notes

Use canned black beans to save time without sacrificing flavor.
Don’t overblend; leave some beans whole for texture.
Toast spices first to intensify aroma and taste.
Add lime juice last to preserve its fresh brightness.
The soup tastes better the next day as flavors develop.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg