Creamy Black Beans Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Soup
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Cuisine
South American, Brazilian
Creamy Black Beans Soup
Description
This soup starts by frying thick-cut diced bacon until crisp, which is set aside as a crunchy garnish. Onions and garlic sauté in the rendered bacon fat, adding sweetness and aroma. Cooked black beans combine with water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and seasoning, then simmer briefly. The mixture is blended until creamy, emphasizing a smooth, thick consistency.
Serving includes topping the soup with crispy bacon, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh garnishes like lime wedges, parsley, jalapenos, or hot sauce. These elements add layers of flavor, brightness, and heat that complement the smoky, deep bean base.
The recipe supports using canned or cooked beans and adjusts the sofrito to garlic if preferred, providing flexibility. It's a comforting and hearty option for a meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 3 cups beans or 2x 15oz cans with liquid, cooked, with liquid
- 2-3 Tbsp Brazilian sofrito or 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil more for drizzling at the end
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3-4 trips Bacon optional, thick cut, diced
Topping & Garnish Ideas (Optional)
- lime wedges
- parsley or cilantro leaves
- hot sauce your favorite
- jalapeno pepper sliced, or any other hot pepper
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, heat up 1-2 Tbsps of olive oil.
- Add in the bacon (if using) and fry until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan, place them in a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
- To that fat, add in the onion and saute until transparent, 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the beans plus 2 cups of water, the white wine vinegar, the smoked paprika, and the worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil, boil a few minutes and turn off the heat.
- Let the soup cool a few minutes, then, blend it until creamy with a blender, or immersion blender.
- Serve in mugs or bowls, and top it with the crispy bacon, a drizzle of olive oil, and more of your favorite toppings!!
Bom Apetite!!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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