Our Favorite Black Bean Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of 'Our Favorite Black Bean Soup,' an irresistibly hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for any season. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender black beans, aromatic garlic, smoky paprika, and a splash of zesty lime juice, this easy-to-make soup highlights the best of classic, feel-good comfort food. The rich, velvety texture is achieved by blending the soup just enough to create a creamy base while maintaining chunks of vegetables for added heartiness. Ready in under an hour, this vegan-friendly dish can be customized with toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this black bean soup is as nourishing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups black beans, canned (rinsed and drained)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0 optional black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 0 sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional, for garnish)
• 0 tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker texture, or transfer about half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt (if desired), and tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2903.9 grams (2903.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2040

Total Fat 67.00g	86%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.20g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 7241mg	315%
Total Carbohydrate 287.40g	105%
Dietary Fiber 86.80g	310%
Total Sugars 43.60g
Protein 86.70g	173%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 897mg	69%
Iron 27mg	152%
Potassium 6250mg	133%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 54.8%