Just because a dish is simple doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of being called fantastic. Simple meals are often the most satisfying. Like this black bean soup. It’s quick to prepare, hearty, filling and healthy. It’s also very easy to improvise, making it great for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. Love heat? Kick up the chili powder and add some hot sauce. Want to round out the meal? Serve with a salad and some corn muffins. Most importantly, enjoy the simplicity of it and remember how lucky you are to have a hot bowl of soup this season. Simply put, it’s one of life’s small pleasures.
Simple Black Bean Soup
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A hearty black bean soup that’s quick to prepare, filling, and healthy. Perfect for a comforting meal, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk of celery, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 cups (400 grams) black beans, drained
- 2 cups (400 grams) chopped tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium soup pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and red pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the black beans, chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or grated cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the chili powder or add hot sauce. Serve with a side salad and corn muffins for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This soup is versatile and can be adjusted with different spices or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
