
Southwest Black Bean Soup (Easy!)
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 bowls
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Southwest Black Bean Soup (Easy!)
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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
- 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
- Dice onion and potato.
- 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.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add potato, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add broth, black beans (rinsed and drained), tomatoes, green chiles, and corn.
- Bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
- Meanwhile, roughly chop cilantro and prepare any desired toppings.
- 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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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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