Easy Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 largeyellow onion
chopped
- 1 largecarrot
chopped
- 1celery rib
chopped
- 1red bell pepper
- 4 clovegarlic
minced
- 60 ozblack beans
rinsed and drained
- 32 ozvegetable broth
- 1 tbspground cumin
- ½ tsporegano
- 1bay leaf
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tbspfresh lime juice
- ¼ ccilantro
- Garnish options: avocado
cilantro, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Directions
- 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Turn the soup to low and let simmer for 25 minutes.
- 3
Remove the bay leaf. If you want to thicken the soup, use an immersion blender to purée some of the soup for a thicker consistency but don’t blend it completely, just a little to thicken it up. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer 2 to 3 cups of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Stir the pureed soup back into the pot.
- 4
Stir in the cilantro and fresh lime juice. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with desired toppings.
Easy Black Bean Soup
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About this Recipe
Looking for a satisfying, healthy meal that comes together effortlessly? This Easy Black Bean Soup is your answer, delivering rich flavor with simple pantry staples you likely already have on hand. It's the perfect comforting bowl for any day of the week.What makes this black bean soup truly special is its incredible depth of flavor, built simply from aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper, along with fragrant garlic. Paired with robust cumin, oregano, and a bay leaf, these everyday ingredients transform into a deeply savory and wholesome dish that tastes anything but "easy."Prepare for a heartwarming bowl of soup that's both hearty and incredibly nourishing. You'll enjoy a velvety texture from the pureed black beans, balanced by the gentle chew of the remaining vegetables. The flavors are savory and subtly earthy, brightened by a finishing touch of fresh lime juice and vibrant cilantro. This naturally vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian soup is satisfying without feeling heavy, making it a fantastic, wholesome choice.Feel free to make this black bean soup your own! For a richer, more substantial meal, consider adding cooked rice or quinoa directly into the pot. If you enjoy a touch of heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño can be added with the other vegetables. While the recipe is designed to be vegan, you can easily top it with shredded cheese or plain Greek yogurt if dairy is part of your diet.This Easy Black Bean Soup is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple, healthy lunch. Serve it in generous bowls, garnished with fresh avocado, extra cilantro, or a sprinkle of sliced green onion for an appealing presentation and an extra layer of freshness.