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Black Bean Soup Recipe

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4.9 from 53 reviews

This hearty Black Bean Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish made with a blend of black beans, fresh vegetables, and smoky chipotle peppers. Simmered to perfection and partially pureed for a creamy texture, it’s perfect for a cozy meal and can be customized with a variety of fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, including the liquid
  • 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Optional Toppings

  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream or vegan sour cream
  • Pickled onions
  • Serrano peppers
  • Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
  2. Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds to release the spices’ aromas.
  3. Add Beans and Broth: Add the black beans with their liquid, chopped chipotle peppers, chipotle adobo sauce, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  4. Puree Soup: Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Transfer half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree half of the soup directly in the pot. Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir well.
  5. Add Lime Juice and Adjust Seasoning: Stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with lime wedges and your choice of optional toppings such as avocado, cilantro, sour cream, pickled onions, serrano peppers, or pepitas.

Notes

  • This soup can be made spicier by adding more chipotle peppers or chili powder according to taste.
  • For a thinner soup, add additional vegetable broth or water during simmering.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Use an immersion blender for easier and safer blending directly in the pot.
  • Serve with warm corn tortillas or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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