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Southwest Black Bean Soup (Easy!)
Southwest Black Bean Soup combines black beans, potatoes, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, and spices into a flavorful and hearty soup. The blend of cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano gives it a warm, smoky, and mildly spicy profile. Its creamy yet chunky texture comes from tender potatoes, softened onion, and beans, making it satisfying and nourishing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
5
bowls
Calories:
266 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 8 oz. gold potato (about 1 medium)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 30 oz. black beans two 15 oz. cans, canned
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes fire-roasted, canned
- 4 oz. diced green chiles
- 1 cup sweet corn (I use frozen)
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh
- 2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. oregano dried
Toppings of choice (optional):
- cilantro
- green onion
- tortilla strips
- hot sauce
- nutritional yeast
- chipotle crema
- cashew sour cream
- lime juice
- avocado fresh
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.)
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Notes
- Adding cooked rice or quinoa to serving bowls makes the soup more filling.
- Increase spiciness with jalapenos, chipotle in adobo, cayenne, or hot sauce as preferred.
- Adding extra black beans or tomato paste will thicken the soup for a heartier texture.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% 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.