A hearty and flavorful black bean soup made with simple ingredients like black beans, vegetables, and spices. Perfect for a comforting and protein-rich meal.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Latin American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some beans whole for texture (or blend half the soup in a blender and return to the pot).
Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For extra depth, add a chipotle pepper in adobo during simmering.