Best 9 Best Black Bean Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to discovering the best black bean soup recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Black bean soup, a classic culinary delight, has been savored for generations and holds a special place in the hearts of soup enthusiasts worldwide. With its rich, hearty flavor, velvety texture, and versatility, this soup transcends boundaries, making it a beloved dish across cultures. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect black bean soup, unraveling the nuances of ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor enhancements. From traditional to innovative approaches, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a black bean soup that will leave an unforgettable impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Back in college, a great local cafe stayed opened into the wee hours ladling up their version of this stuff. The first time I slurped some of it down after midnight, I decided to make black bean soup my own tradition. Mine is hearty and smoky, and if it's lying around, I'll also throw in a can of beer for good taste and in keeping with the spirit of a good night on the town. Like the onion soup, you'll want to make this ahead of time so you're not faced with the prep-work when you and your friends just want to kick back and chow down after a long night. Using smoked bacon makes all the difference in the world because those beans are just begging for that rich, smoky flavor.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, drained but not rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch cilantro
juice of 1/2 lime
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Grated cheddar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Stir in the beans, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the soup is bubbling gently and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro. Wash it and shake dry. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup when it has been simmering 10 minutes. cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the garnishes.

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. -Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This American classic can be a perfect dish: big-tasting, filling, nutritious, easy and very possibly vegetarian. With their rich natural broth, turtle beans do not need bacon, ham or any meat ingredient to make a satisfying soup. Black bean soup recipes have a tendency to turn out sludgy or bland, but the trick here is to season generously, and purée sparingly. The beans should be swimming in liquid, not sitting in sludge: The more beans are puréed, the more starch is released into the soup. For flavor, this recipe deploys marinated chipotle chiles, but a tablespoon each of ground cumin and ground coriander make a good heat-free substitute. (A note: Since there is acid from the wine here, if your tap water is hard there might be a reaction that will prevent the beans from softening. To be safe, add the wine later, along with the stock. And if there is any question about the hardness of your water, use distilled.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 2h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 small (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (see note)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 onions, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup red wine
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
1 pound dry black beans (do not soak)
2 quarts mild vegetable or chicken stock
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Red wine vinegar, to taste
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes
Salt
Sour cream or Mexican crema
Whole cilantro leaves
Thinly sliced fresh chiles
Sliced avocado

Steps:

  • Empty the can of chiles into a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth, scrape into a container, and set aside. Put on a teakettle of water to boil, and keep hot.
  • In a large, heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add carrots, onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour in wine and let simmer until pan is almost dry and vegetables are coated. Add jalapeños and cook, stirring, just until softened, 2 minutes. Push the vegetables out to the edges of the pot and dollop 2 teaspoons of chipotle purée in the center. Let fry for a minute and then stir together with the vegetables.
  • Add beans, stock, oregano and bay leaves. Stir, bring to a boil, and let boil 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, partly covered, stirring occasionally and adding hot water as needed to keep the soup liquid and runny, not sludgy. Continue cooking until beans are just softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 hours. Add salt and pepper and keep cooking until beans are soft.
  • Meanwhile, make the pickled onions, if using: In a bowl, combine sliced onions, lime juice and a sprinkling of salt. Let soften at room temperature until crunchy and tart, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze dry in paper towels and refrigerate until ready to serve. If desired, chop coarsely before serving.
  • Adjust the texture of the soup: The goal is to combine whole beans, soft chunks and a velvety broth. Some beans release enough starch while cooking to produce a thick broth without puréeing. If soup seems thin, use an immersion blender or blender to purée a small amount of the beans until smooth, then stir back in. Continue until desired texture is reached, keeping in mind that the soup will continue to thicken as it sits.
  • Heat the soup through, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper, drops of red wine vinegar and dabs of chipotle purée.
  • Serve in deep bowls, garnishing each serving with sour cream, pickled onions, cilantro leaves, sliced chiles and avocado as desired.

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried black beans
4 cloves garlic
2 onions, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 sprigs fresh oregano
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 smoked ham hock
1 jalapeno, split
1 3/4 quarts low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lime zest
Lime wedges, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pick through the beans and discard any debris - wash under cold running water. In a food processor, add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
  • Set a large pot over medium heat and add a 3-count of olive oil. Add the oregano and cumin. Add vegetable puree and saute until just fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Add beans, ham hock, jalapeno, and stock. Slightly cover and simmer for 2 hours until beans are tender.
  • When cooked, remove bay leaves and take out ham hock. Cut ham meat off the bone, cut into pieces and set aside.
  • Using a blender or immersion blender, puree just enough of the beans and stock (about a third of the total pot) to thicken up the soup and bring everything together. Season with salt and pepper and fold ham meat back into the soup.
  • Make the crema by combining sour cream and zest. Serve each soup with a spoonful of lime crema, a squeeze of lime and some fresh cilantro.

FAST AND DELICIOUS BLACK BEAN SOUP



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A fast and easy recipe for black bean soup sure to delight your taste buds.

Provided by FLOPORAMA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked ham
¼ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in 1 can black beans and chicken broth.
  • In a blender, puree remaining can of beans until smooth. Mix into the pot. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Mix in ham, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Garnish with Cheddar cheese and sour cream to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1257.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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An easy Black Bean Soup recipe.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Bell Pepper     Fall     Winter     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups dried black beans (10 oz), picked over and rinsed
8 bacon slices (7 oz), chopped (1 cup)
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped seeded fresh jalape&241;o chile
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
3 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth (96 fl oz)
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniments: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniments: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cover beans with cold water by 3 inches in a bowl and soak at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below). Drain well in a colander.
  • Cook bacon in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped bacon for topping, then return remaining bacon to pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chile, oregano, bay leaf, and thyme and sauté, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add beans, chicken broth, and white pepper and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf and stir in cilantro.
  • Serve soup topped with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and reserved bacon.

HEALTHY & HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, bay leaf, avocado, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, tortilla chip

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cumin
60 oz black beans, 4 cans, drained, rinsed
4 cups vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
avocado, chopped, to serve
queso fresco, crumbled, to serve
fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
tortilla chip, crumbled, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock-pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
  • Add onions, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent.
  • Add cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 30 minutes until the beans are very tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Transfer about 4 cups (900 g) of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, being careful not to splatter hot soup all over yourself and kitchen.
  • Pour blended soup back into the pot and mix to incorporate.
  • Keep over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh avocado, queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 14 grams

HEARTY & THICK BLACK BEAN SOUP



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These black beans are delicious. I have made these for years, everyone likes them. I have passed along the recipe to lots of people. I got the recipe out of a PG&E pamphlet (years ago). The recipe is from MUSTARD'S GRILL' in St. Helena CA, the Napa Valley. Prep time does not include soaking the beans.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb black beans
4 1/2 cups water
1/4 lb bacon
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups beef broth
salt

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in the water OR bring to boil then let stand for 1 hour; drain.
  • Cook bacon in heavy, large pot over medium heat until golden brown and crisp, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in garlic, celery, carrot, onion, jalapeño and bay leaf.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and pepper.
  • Stir until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add beans and broth.
  • Cook at a slow boil until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • I have used more broth to make it a soup.
  • Season with salt.
  • Mustard's serves these beans topped with chopped red onions, a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 1213.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.2

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 3h

Yield Eight to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 pound smoked slab bacon with rind
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
1 1/2 cups finely diced carrots
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
4 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
3 tablespoons tomato paste
16 cups rich chicken broth, preferably homemade and concentrated, or canned broth may be substituted
1 pound black turtle beans or other black beans, about 3 cups
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste, if desired
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Salsa for garnish (see recipe)
Sour cream for garnish

Steps:

  • This soup is preferably made at least one day in advance.
  • Slice off and reserve the rind of the bacon. Cut the bacon into quarter-inch cubes. There should be about one and one-half cups.
  • Put the bacon cubes and the rind into a heavy kettle or casserole and cook, stirring often, until rendered of fat. When ready, the bacon cubes should be well-browned and crisp.
  • Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaf, garlic, thyme, three tablespoons of the cumin, black pepper and oregano. Stir to blend and cover the kettle or casserole closely. Cook about five minutes over moderately low heat. Do not allow the mixture to burn.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir briefly. Add the chicken broth and bring to the boil.
  • Rinse and drain the beans and add them to the soup. Cook, uncovered, over relatively high heat about two and one-half hours, skimming the surface occasionally to remove foam, scum and fat as it rises to the top. The soup is ready when the beans are soft and some of them have disintegrated because of the cooking heat and stirring.
  • Stir in the lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt, cilantro and remaining cumin. Remove and discard the bacon rind and bay leaf.
  • Ladle the soup into individual soup bowls. Serve the salsa and sour cream on the side, to be added at will. This soup is best served with jalapeno corn-bread muffins as an accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1234 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose dried black beans over canned for a more flavorful and authentic soup.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours to soften them.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful and nutritious soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs.
  • Top the soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Black bean soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile soup that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its smoky, slightly spicy flavor and protein-packed black beans, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give black bean soup a try.

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