Black Bean Soup
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Black Bean Soup
Description
Black Bean Soup is built on a base of sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers cooked until tender, offering savory and mildly spicy flavor. Garlic and spices such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano deepen the flavor profile. Canned black beans and chicken broth are added and simmered to meld the ingredients.
To achieve a creamy consistency while keeping texture, half of the soup is blended smooth and then combined back into the pot. This partial pureeing thickens the soup without losing the bean texture. Lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro are stirred in at the end to add brightness and freshness.
The soup can be served with various toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or crunchy tortilla strips to add creaminess, sharpness, or texture contrast. Preparing with canned beans reduces cooking time to about 45 minutes total.
Careful seed removal from jalapeno controls the spiciness, and using an immersion blender requires caution to avoid splashing hot liquid. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup onion finely diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper seeded, cored and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- 4 ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, leaves
- sour cream assorted toppings
- cheese
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, black beans and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 15 minutes. Remove half of the bean and broth mixture and place in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Stir the puree back into the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until soup has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately, with assorted toppings as desired.
Notes
- Canned black beans keep prep time manageable, bringing the dish to the table in about 45 minutes.
- Removing seeds and ribs from jalapeno controls heat while preserving flavor.
- Puree half the soup with a blender, food processor, or immersion blender, taking care to avoid splashes with immersion blending.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1422mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 29g | 116% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1312IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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