Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 (Large bowls)
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup
Description
Made from canned black beans, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, and warm spices including cumin, chili powder, and coriander, this soup develops a layered flavor profile with a hint of smokiness and subtle heat from optional chipotle peppers. The addition of dark chocolate or cacao powder adds an unexpected richness that balances the spices. It is cooked in a single pot by sautéing aromatics, then simmering ingredients gently to marry the flavors.
The soup has a comforting consistency that can be enjoyed as is or enhanced with toppings like fresh lime, avocado, cilantro, onion, hot sauce, or salsa. It pairs well with cooked grains such as rice or quinoa, turning it into a complete meal. Its preparation is straightforward, requiring around 20-25 minutes of simmering.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to a week, making it practical for easy meal planning. Flavor can be adjusted after cooking by adding more chipotle for spice or chocolate for richness, depending on taste preferences.
Canned black beans can be substituted with beans cooked from dried beans made from scratch.Nutrition estimates do not account for optional toppings or adjustments.Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Ingredients
SOUP
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil or sub water, generic cooking oil
- 1 cup white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt more to taste // depends on saltiness of broth
- 1/4 tsp black pepper more to taste // depends on saltiness of broth
- 2 ounce black beans slightly drained, canned
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or store bought)
- 2 tsp cumin for smokiness, ground
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1-2 chipotle chipotle peppers in adobo sauce optional // for heat
- 3 Tbsp dark chocolate for depth of flavor // we like Theo Dark Chocolate Sea Salt // or sub with 1 Tbsp cacao powder, vegan, chopped
FOR SERVING optional
- lime
- avocado
- cilantro
- onion
- hot sauce
- salsa
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water), onion, and garlic. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- Add black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, coriander, chipotle peppers (optional – start with the lesser amount and work up // adjust to preferred heat level), dark chocolate, and remaining salt and pepper (a couple healthy pinches each).
- Bring back to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes (the longer it simmers, the more the flavors develop).
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding chipotle peppers for spice, chocolate for depth of flavor, cumin or chili powder for smokiness, or more salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy as is, or pair with cooked grains such as rice or quinoa. Topping options include fresh lime, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, onion, hot sauce, and/or salsa!
- Store soup well covered in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days. Will keep in the freezer for 1 month (oftentimes longer).
Notes
- Canned black beans can be substituted with beans cooked from dried beans made from scratch.
- Nutrition estimates do not account for optional toppings or adjustments.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Large bowls)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 242 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.4g | 12% |
| Protein | 10.6g | 21% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 13.1g | 52% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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