Southwest Black Bean Soup (Easy!)

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Southwest Black Bean Soup (Easy!)

This delicious southwest-style soup combines black beans, hearty vegetables, and warm spices. It's easy to prepare and customize!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 8 oz. gold potato (about 1 medium)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 30 oz. canned black beans (two 15 oz. cans)
  • 15 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz. diced green chiles
  • 1 cup sweet corn (I use frozen)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

Toppings of choice (optional):

  • Avocado, cilantro, green onion, tortilla strips, hot sauce, nutritional yeast, chipotle crema, cashew sour cream, fresh lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Dice onion and potato.
  2. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. veggie broth/water for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
  3. Meanwhile, mince garlic.
  4. When onion is translucent, add potato, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add broth, black beans (rinsed and drained), tomatoes, green chiles, and corn.
  6. Bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
  7. Meanwhile, roughly chop cilantro and prepare any desired toppings.
  8. Before serving, add cilantro to pot and stir to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with toppings of choice. (I enjoy avocado, lime juice, and hot sauce.)

Notes

  • Grains: Add cooked rice or quinoa to your bowl if desired.
  • Make it spicy: Add jalapeno, chipotle in adobo sauce, more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to taste.
  • Thickness: Add another can of black beans (or pinto, kidney) for an extra thick & hearty soup. Or you can add 1-2 Tbsp. tomato paste with the broth.
  • Recipe originally published November 2019. Updated September 2023.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Potassium 1047mg (30%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1001IU (20%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Potassium 1047mg 22%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1001IU 20%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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