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A small bowl of black bean soup topped with tortilla chip, sliced avocado, and sour cream.
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5 from 2 votes

Spicy Black Bean Soup

When I need something hearty and comforting, this spicy black bean soup is my favorite! Made with canned beans and simple pantry staples, it’s easy to whip up and always a family favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Freezer friendly: 3 Months
Shelf life: 4-5 Days
Servings: 6
Author: Samira

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 60 oz black beans 4 x 15 oz cans, with their liquid
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 onion large, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 Chipotle pepper in Adobo sauce with 1 Tbsp juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • Dice the onion, bell paper, jalapeno pepper, and mince the garlic.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and red bell pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped jalapeno, garlic, chili flakes, ground black pepper, and cumin, stir and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the chipotle pepper and its juice.
  • Deglaze the pot with a little of the broth. Then add the rest of the broth, the back beans with their liquid, and the bay leaves. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Blend about 2 cups of the soup (with a blender or immersion blender) and pour back into the pot. Season with salt to taste and adjust any of the seasonings if needed.
    Garnish with lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, jalapeno, and tortilla chips. Serve with crusty bread, tortilla chipas, or side salad.

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Notes

To store: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 7mg