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A vibrant bowl of black bean soup garnished with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and a dollop of sour cream, served on a rustic wooden table with a slice of crusty bread beside it.

The Ultimate Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

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A deliciously creamy and nutritious black bean soup that’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, chopped onions

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  3. Add cumin and chili powder, cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in black beans and vegetable broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or leave some beans for texture.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • This soup can be made vegan by omitting sour cream.
  • Adjust spice level with more chili powder if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg