The Best Black Bean Soup Recipe

This black bean soup is a healthy and delicious soup that is easy to make and can be easily made as a vegetarian option using vegetable stock. You can also turn this into an Instant Pot or slow cooker meal.

When I think of a comforting and healthy soup, this black bean soup is what comes to mind. You can use beans you have previously cooked or use canned beans; you can even make a large batch and freeze the soup for a quick lunch or dinner option. Even people who are unfamiliar with black beans or who dislike them will enjoy this soup.

Here are the reasons why I love this black bean soup:

• This nutritious soup, with the black beans being high in fiber, will keep you full for longer.
• All the ingredients are affordable if you don’t already have them available.
• It’s healthy and can easily become vegetarian or vegan by using vegetable broth.
• It keeps well and is even better the next day once the flavors have absorbed together. It will last in the fridge for three days.
• You can add different types of toppings to this soup to switch it up.

Ingredients for Black Bean Soup

• Olive Oil is used for sautéing the onions and garlic
• Onion Use a sweet onion for the sweet flavor.
• Garlic You cannot go wrong with minced garlic in any soup, whether it is freshly minced or prepared minced garlic.
• Diced Tomatoes You can use regular canned tomatoes, or if you can find fire-roasted, that will give you a slightly smoky flavor.
• Black Beans you will want to rinse and drain your black beans before adding them in.
• Broth You can use vegetable broth or chicken broth in this recipe, depending on whether you want a vegetarian or a chicken version.
• Green Chillies (optional) add the best flavor and a hint of spice.
• Corn adds the best flavor and a hint of spice.
• Seasoning and Spices A blend of cumin, oregano, coriander, and cayenne pepper adds an earthy, spicy flavor that complements the black beans perfectly. If you want it a little spicier, you can always add a few dashes more of the cayenne pepper.
• Lime juice Use freshly squeezed lime juice or juice from a container.

How to make Black Bean Soup

• Sauté Sweat the onions, carrots, and garlic until soft and sweet.
• Spices Add ground cumin, oregano, coriander, and cayenne pepper.
• Broth makes the broth using chicken stock and canned diced tomatoes (you can also use vegetable stock).
• Beans add black beans and cook until veggies are tender approx. 20 minutes.
• Season add salt and pepper to taste and a little lime juice.

Favorite Toppings

• Avocado Slices
• Tortilla Chips
• Lime wedges
• Chopped Red Onion
• Cotija Cheese (or Feta Cheese)
• Chorizo crumbles
• Pickled Jalapenos

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does a Black bean Taste Like?

Black beans have a mild and subtle flavor. The textures are soft, creamy, and slightly chewy.

Are black beans good for weight loss?

Black beans are healthy because they have around 15 g of protein in 1 cup, and when you eat a high amount of protein, you stay fuller longer, which helps curb your cravings. If you want to learn more, check out this resource.

Hearty and Healthy Black Bean Soup

This black bean soup is a healthy and delicious soup that is easy to make and can be easily made as a vegetarian option using vegetable stock. You can also turn this into an Instant Pot or slow cooker meal.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 15 oz tomatoes diced
• 4 cans black beans 2 undrained and 2 drained and rinsed
• 30 oz chicken stock
• 1 can green chilies diced
• 1 cup corn canned or frozen
• 1-1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2-1 chili powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Toppings: Avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, cheese

Instructions

 

• Add two cans of undrained black beans to a food processor and pulse until thickened. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large dutch oven or pot.
• Stir in onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Stir in the tomatoes, all of the black beans, broth, green chilies, corn, cumin coriander, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
• If the soup is too thick add more broth. If you would like it thicker puree some of the soup in a blender or food processor.
• Take off the heat and stir in fresh squeezed lime juice.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

Keyword black bean, healthy, soup