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30 Minute Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

30 Minute Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe
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This 30 Minute Easy Black Bean Soup is a quick, flavorful, and hearty vegetarian recipe perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Made with simple pantry staples like black beans, bell pepper, and spices, this comforting soup is both satisfying and wholesome. It’s easily customizable with toppings and can be blended to your preferred texture.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

Spices

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Liquids and Beans

  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add spices and bell pepper: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, chopped bell pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 1 minute to release the spices’ flavors.
  3. Add broth and black beans: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed and drained black beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
  4. Simmer the soup: Let the soup cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
  5. Blend the soup: Remove the soup from heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Blend the soup either fully for a smooth texture or partially for a chunkier consistency, according to your preference. Add additional broth if you want a thinner soup.
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese, or lime wedges. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • You can use canned or freshly cooked black beans; just be sure to rinse and drain canned beans.
  • Adjust the chili powder amount to control the soup’s spiciness.
  • For a creamier soup, blend fully and add a splash of coconut milk or sour cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This soup freezes well; freeze in portions and thaw overnight before reheating.

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