Name: Easy Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin); 1 tbsp. butter; 2 medium onions (finely chopped (1-1/2 cups )); 2 celery stalks (finely chopped (about 1 cup )); 3 cloves medium garlic (minced); 1 tbsp. jalapeno (finely chopped); 1 sweet red pepper (finely diced); 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 tsp. sea salt (reduce if using salted broth); 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 4 cups canned black beans (drained); 2 cups stewed tomatoes with juice; 6 cups broth, reduced sodium (either chicken or vegetable); 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice (more to taste); Options for Topping:; finely chopped red onion; chopped avocado; sour cream; fresh cilantro; corn chips; shredded cheese

Last Updated on August 29, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

This Easy Black Bean Soup is hearty and healthy. Make it with canned black beans for a quick and easy one-pot meal. You can enjoy the soup chunky or blend it up for a creamy black bean soup!

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Bowls of Black Bean Soup topped with chopped cilantro, onion and sour cream.

Some of my favourite go to recipes are those that can be made with staple ingredients. I know that as long as I have some good quality boxed broths, canned beans and a few other staple ingredients, I can get a delicious and healthy meal on the table quickly.

Two bowls of Black Bean Soup with topped with cilantro, onion and sour cream.

This Southwestern flavoured bean soup is so simple to make and can easily be made vegetarian or even vegan by using vegetable broth. Using canned black beans means this soup can be prepared quickly.

Not only is this soup delicious but it's also healthy. Black beans are naturally low in fat, high in fibre and protein and are a very good source of essential vitamins and minerals.

How to Make it

This is an easy soup to make and requires mostly staple ingredients. Including prep and cook time you can make this soup in less than 60 minutes!

In a large pot, cook the chopped onion and celery for a few minutes before adding the red pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Continue cooking until the vegetables are softened. Add all the seasonings, black beans, stewed tomatoes and broth.

Let the soup come to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste the soup to adjust the seasoning and then just before serving, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to the pot.

If you have any leftover chicken you can shred it and add it to the soup right before serving it for a chicken black bean soup. It's so good!

How to Make it Creamy

For a creamy black bean soup, purée the soup in batches in a blender or use an immersion blender to purée the soup right in the pot. The soup can be puréed entirely or you can purée only part of it to get a thicker soup that's still chunky (that's how I made it).

Or leave the soup as is, it's delicious whichever way you eat it. If you do decide to purée the soup, I recommend adding a couple of tablespoons of fresh cilantro leaves along with the beans and veggies in the blender, the fresh cilantro adds so much flavour to the soup!

What to Eat with Black Bean Soup

This soup can be made even more delicious and interesting by topping it with a variety of garnishes. Here are some of my favourites:

sour cream
shredded cheese
red onions
diced avocado
chopped cilantro and
crushed tortilla chips

At only 244 calories a serving (without the toppings), this soup is light and healthy, but still super satisfying and sure to become a favourite in your household. Enjoy!

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