Easy Black Bean Soup

Name: Easy Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 celery stalk; 10 baby carrots; 1 red bell pepper; 4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 32 ounces vegetable or chicken broth; 60 ounces cans of black beans; 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes; ⅓ cup cilantro chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8
Calories
255 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Easy Black Bean Soup

Gary Shields

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This perfectly seasoned black bean soup is a creamy, delicious, one-pot meal! It’s a simple recipe with amazing flavors that comes together in under 1 hour!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion chopped
1 celery stalk sliced
10 baby carrots sliced or 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper cored and diced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
32 ounces vegetable or chicken broth
60 ounces cans of black beans drained and rinsed
15 ounces petite diced tomatoes
⅓ cup cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

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Instructions

Add olive oil to dutch oven or stock pot.
Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and bell peppers and sauté on medium high heat for 10-12 minutes until soft.
Add garlic, cumin and chili powder and mix stir to combine and cook for approx.. 2 minutes. (add cayenne here as well if desired)
Add in drained black beans, diced tomatoes and broth and stir to combine well.
Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
For thicker soup, use an immersion blender to puree some of the ingredients enough to slightly thicken the soup. Or remove 2 cups of soup and place it in a blender until smooth and add it back into the pot and stir to combine.
Taste test for seasoning and add more cumin or chili powder if desired.
Add in chopped cilantro and lime juice

Notes

Use 6 cups of cooked dry beans in place of 4 cans of beans
Top with diced avocado, sour cream , shredded Mexican cheese, jalapeños, additional cilantro and tortilla chips if desired.
Skip the blending completely if preferred.
Serve with white rice for added heartiness.
Nutritional information does not include additional toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1365mg (57%) Potassium 940mg (27%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2745IU (55%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	255kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	1365mg	57%
Potassium	940mg	20%
Fiber	17g	68%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	2745IU	55%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	113mg	11%
Iron	5mg	28%