Name: Beginner-Friendly Black Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped yellow onion ((about 1 large onion)); 1½ cups chopped carrot ((about 4 medium carrots)); 2 celery ribs (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; Ground black pepper (to taste); 3 (15.25-ounce/432g) cans black beans (drained and rinsed); 4 cups vegetable broth ((960ml)); ¼ cup fresh lime juice ((80ml)); Sour cream; Fresh chopped cilantro; Sliced avocado

Description

Get your taste buds ready for a flavor explosion with our mouth-watering Black Bean Soup! Packed with wholesome goodness, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for any occasion. Discover the secret to a healthy and delicious meal today!

Ingredients

Scale

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onion ((about 1 large onion))
1½ cups chopped carrot ((about 4 medium carrots))
2 celery ribs (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Ground black pepper (to taste)
3 (15.25-ounce/432g) cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
4 cups vegetable broth ((960ml))
¼ cup fresh lime juice ((80ml))
Sour cream
Fresh chopped cilantro
Sliced avocado

Instructions

In a medium Dutch oven, pour in the olive oil and heat over medium. Incorporate the onion, carrot, and celery, cooking while stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften, which should take about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir continuously for 2 minutes.
Incorporate the black beans, broth, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to simmer. Cover and let the soup cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For a thicker consistency, blend 2 cups of the soup using a regular blender or an immersion blender. Mix the blended soup back into the pot.
Continue cooking uncovered until the soup thickens to your desired consistency, which will take an additional 10 to 20 minutes. (For a thicker soup, opt for the full 20 minutes.) Serve garnished with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro as desired.

Notes

TECHNIQUE TIP: For a smoother texture, blend half of the soup after cooking.

STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Soup
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 856 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 67 g
Fiber: 23 g
Protein: 21 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg