Black Bean Soup
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5
Black Bean Soup
Description
This Black Bean Soup begins by sautéing yellow onions and minced garlic in vegetable oil until translucent and fragrant. Black beans are added along with ground cumin, chunky salsa, and vegetable broth before bringing the mixture to a boil and then simmering to blend the flavors.
After simmering, the soup is partially blended using an immersion blender until smooth but still a bit chunky for textural interest. Reserved whole beans are added back to the pot to enhance body. Sour cream and freshly squeezed lime juice are stirred in to add creaminess and a touch of acidity.
Chopped green onions, cilantro, and lime zest garnish the finished soup, contributing fresh herbal and zesty notes that balance the richness of the beans and sour cream. The resulting soup has a comforting, layered flavor profile with earthy, tangy, and savory elements.
This recipe is straightforward yet yields a satisfying soup ideal for a warm lunch or dinner. The blend of spices and garnishes highlights the black beans while keeping the soup approachable and hearty.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 30 ounces black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 1/4 cup sour cream light
- 1 lime , juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup green onions , chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- Reserve one cup of beans to the side.
- Add the beans, oil and garlic cloves to a large dutch oven over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add in the cumin, broth and salsa to the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the immersion blender and blend until chunky but no whole beans remain then add in the reserved beans.
- Mix in the sour cream and lime juice and let cook 3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve with green onions, cilantro and lime zest.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1154mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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