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a serving of black bean soup garnished with a dollop of sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.
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Black Bean Soup

This Black Bean Soup is comfort food nirvana! It's a velvety blend of black beans and aromatic spices, all wrapped up with a burst of fresh lime and cilantro. One spoonful and you're hooked, I promise.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black bean soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 40 ounces black beans drained and rinsed, 4 cans of 15 ounces each
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • juice of 1 lime

For Serving

  • sour cream
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • avocado diced
  • lime wedges
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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the pot. Stir well and cook for another minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
    process shots showing how to make black bean soup.
  • Add the black beans and broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes.
    process shots showing how to make black bean soup.
  • After 15 minutes, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some beans whole for texture. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer about half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the pot. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
    process shots showing how to make black bean soup.
  • Serve the soup hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream, additional chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

Notes

  1. Fresh cilantro and lime juice are key for that zesty finish.
  2. Great for meal prepping, so make a double batch if you can.
  3. To up the spice level, add a diced jalapeño during the sauté.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1164IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg