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Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup

Easy-to-make, comforting black bean soup made with simple ingredients in 1 pot! A 30-minute meal or side that's customizable and incredibly satisfying.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 (Large bowls)
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican , Vegan

Ingredients

SOUP
  • 1 Tbsp oil (or sub water)
  • 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp each sea salt + black pepper (more to taste // depends on saltiness of broth)
  • 2 ounce cans black beans* (slightly drained)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or store bought)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin (for smokiness)
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional // for heat)
  • 3 Tbsp chopped vegan dark chocolate (for depth of flavor // we like Theo Dark Chocolate Sea Salt // or sub with 1 Tbsp cacao powder)
FOR SERVING optional
  • lime
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • hot sauce
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. Store soup well covered in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days. Will keep in the freezer for 1 month (oftentimes longer).

Notes

  • *Can sub canned beans with beans made from scratch.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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 (16%) Fiber 13.1g (52%) Sugar 4.1g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(Large bowls)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% 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.