Hearty Black Bean Soup
A cozy, protein-packed black bean soup with smoky spices, chunky vegetables, and a bright lime finish. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 each yellow onion, diced medium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with liquid
- 3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chilies, with liquid
- 0.5 each red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, red pepper, and spices. Bring to a simmer.
- Increase heat to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 8 to 10 minutes.
- Blend or partially puree the soup to your desired texture, then stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
Rich and comforting, this soup comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner. Freeze leftovers for later meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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