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Easy Black Bean Soup is made with pantry staples like black beans, vegetables, and broth, it’s full of flavor and ready in under an hour.
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Easy Black Bean Soup (Hearty Homemade Soup with Simple Ingredients)

Easy Black Bean Soup is made with pantry staples like canned black beans, vegetables, and broth, it’s full of flavor and ready in under an hour. The soup is lightly blended so it’s creamy without any cream, and topped with your favorite garnishes for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black bean soup, creamy black bean soup, easy black bean soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces frozen 3 pepper and onion blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cans canned black beans (15 oz cans) rinsed & drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with mild green chiles undrained
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro minced

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the frozen chopped onion and sweet red pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent (about 5–7 minutes). Add the garlic and stir for another 1 minute until fragrant.
    Easy Black Bean Soup is made with pantry staples like black beans, vegetables, and broth, it’s full of flavor and ready in under an hour.
  • Stir in the rinsed black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and cumin and chili powder. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes so the flavors meld.
    Easy Black Bean Soup is made with pantry staples like black beans, vegetables, and broth, it’s full of flavor and ready in under an hour.
  • Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Scoop about half of the soup into a blender (or use an immersion blender right in the pot) and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir to combine.
    Easy Black Bean Soup is made with pantry staples like black beans, vegetables, and broth, it’s full of flavor and ready in under an hour.
  • Taste, and add salt to your liking. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
    Easy Black Bean Soup is made with pantry staples like black beans, vegetables, and broth, it’s full of flavor and ready in under an hour.

Notes

What do I do if I don't have a immersion blender or a regular blender? No Blender? Use a potato masher to mash about half the soup right in the pot — this gives body without needing special tools. 
Can I make this in a slow cooker? Yes! Sauté the veggies first, then add everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours. Blend halfway through for creaminess.
The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2502IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg