Black bean soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Black bean soup is a popular dish in many cultures, and there are many different recipes available. In this article, we will provide you with some tips on how to find the best recipe for black bean soup, as well as some of our favorite recipes.
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CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP
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
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP
All you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
- Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
- Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
- Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
- Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
- Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
- Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1182.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BLACK BEAN SOUP
You can have this warming veggie-rich black bean soup ready to go in 30 minutes.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Soups
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pan. Add the onions, garlic cloves and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown.
- Add the black beans, chicken broth, oregano, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Purée the soup using a hand-held immersion blender until very smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, you can use a standard blender to puree the soup in batches; see note.) Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Note: If using a standard blender, purée the soup in batches, being careful not to fill the jar more than halfway. Be sure to leave the hole in the lid open and loosely cover with a dish towel to allow the heat to escape. Pour the blended soup into a clean pot.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. (It may thicken up a bit while in the freezer; if so, just thin it out with a bit of water or broth while reheating.)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 2 cups, Calories 475, Fat 14g, Carbohydrate 66g, Protein 27g, SaturatedFat 4g, Sugar 5g, Fiber 21g, Sodium 424mg, Cholesterol 10mg
CLASSIC BLACK BEAN SOUP
Enjoy your dinner with this black bean soup - perfect for a tasty meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, place beans and enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain beans; set aside.
- In 3- or 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook 3 cups onions and the bell pepper in oil 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add cumin, oregano and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add drained beans, broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Partially cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes or until beans are tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- In blender, place half of bean mixture. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return pureed soup to remaining soup in pan. Stir in lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese, finely chopped onion, sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
BLACK BEAN SOUP
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
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.
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set a multi-cooker to the saute function. Add the lard or butter and melt. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle over the chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir and cook for about a minute. Add the beans and pour in the broth.
- Put on the lid and set the valve to sealing. Set to pressure cook on manual for 50 minutes.
- Once the pressure-cook cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the rest of the steam using quick release.
- Remove the lid and add the lime juice. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is a good mix of smooth and textured. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the soup is too thick, add some additional broth to thin it.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with the red onion, cilantro, tomato, sour cream, avocado and lime wedges.
EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP
This soup is a favorite pantry meal for my family. Easy, easy, easy to make and nutritious. I got the recipe from the back of a soup can but have improvised this soup many times. Feel free to adjust seasonings as you like.
Provided by Tessa Morales
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion in olive oil.
- When onion becomes translucent, add cumin.
- Cook 30 seconds, then add garlic and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add 1 can black beans and 2 cups vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off heat.
- Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients in the pot, or transfer to a blender.
- Add the second can of beans to the pot along with blended ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Serve soup with bowls of red onion and cilantro for garnish.
- I add a bit of cilantro to the pot, too.
- Can be doubled or frozen.
BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM SCRATCH
This black bean soup from scratch is delish.
Provided by Ashley Borgemenke
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 12h50m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash beans; place into a 6-quart stockpot with water to cover and let soak for 8 hours.
- Rinse and drain beans. Bring drained beans, 3 quarts water, and chicken bouillon to a boil in the pot over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours. Do not drain.
- Blend onion and bell pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. Stir mixture into beans. Add sugar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender and soup is thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Garnish with minced onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 678.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP
Quick and easy black bean soup. Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and omit sour cream to make vegetarian.
Provided by Jenny Wells
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain some of the liquid from 2 cans black beans.
- Put 2 cans black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, 1 cup chicken broth, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a blender and blend until smooth; pour into a saucepan and add remaining chicken broth and 1 can black beans. Place saucepan over medium heat, bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Put 1/2 cup hot rice into each of 6 bowls. Ladle soup over rice and top with 1 tablespoon sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 2176.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
FAST AND DELICIOUS BLACK BEAN SOUP
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
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
HEALTHY & HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
BEST BLACK BEAN SOUP
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
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.
HOME-STYLE BLACK BEAN SOUP
Blending some of the beans gives this soup just the right consistency. (After rinsing your blender container, remember to leave it out for the Peachy Fruit Smoothies!)-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender., In a blender, combine 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 can beans; cover and process until smooth. Add to onion mixture., Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, garlic salt, remaining beans and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with cilantro, parsley, sour cream and tortilla chips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP
Start your slow cooker in the morning and by dinnertime, you'll have deeply spiced black beans that just need a quick blend to become a velvety and vegan black bean soup. While not essential, a smidgen of baking soda helps the beans soften so they end up almost fudgy. Blending some of the beans with their liquid gives the soup body; for a very smooth soup, purée the whole mixture. A little vinegar and a flourish of toppings keep it from being one-note. Leftovers will thicken overnight, so thin as needed with water or turn them into refried beans.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, beans, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 10h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, onion, garlic, chipotle chile and sauce, cumin, bay leaves and/or oregano, and baking soda, if using. Add 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours. Taste more than one bean to ensure they're all cooked through; they should also flatten without much effort when pressed between your fingers.
- Remove and compost the bay leaves. Transfer the onion, garlic and chipotle chile to a blender or food processor, along with about 2 cups of the beans and broth. (You can purée more or less of the soup, depending on desired consistency.) Blend until smooth. Pour puréed soup back into the slow cooker, stir in the vinegar, then season to taste with salt. Eat with desired toppings.
BLACK BEAN SOUP
My good friend Connie (she says this is classic Cuban Frijoles Negro soup) made this great dish for her family. I likes it thicker so I added the 3rd can of blended beans and occasionally the heavy cream to make it thicker still. We serve it over rice without the garnish, but if we have company, I love to make it look pretty�Enjoy!!
Provided by sunshinekb17
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except vinegar and 1 can of black beans stir well and begin cooking over med-low heat.
- Take the put 3rd can of beans and put in a blender or a cup and use a stick mixer to blend them thoroughly; add them to the soup; stir well.
- ***If you want a creamier thicker soup add the ½ cup of heavy cream at this time.
- After soup comes to a boil add the dash of vinegar. Reduce heat and cook stirring regularly for 10 minutes.
- Serve with optional dopple of sour cream & chopped scallions in the center of each serving.
- You can also use a pinch of parsley if you don�t have/like scallions on top of the sour cream for a little color. You can also serve soup over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 13
AMAZING BLACK BEAN SOUP IN 5 INGREDIENTS!
for being so easy, this soup will knock your socks off! totally vegetarian and is really great with some crusty bread or some finely shredded cheddar cheese and/or sour cream on top!
Provided by lunaseesstars
Categories Black Beans
Time 25m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- pour salsa into a large sauce pan and heat on medium heat.
- rinse beans in a collander, then add beans and broth to salsa. bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- in the meantime, mince cilantro. use a knife or a food processor. set cilantro aside.
- after about 15 minutes of simmering, remove about 1/2 of the soup from the pan and put it in a food processor. puree the soup (it will become thicker) and then put the pureed soup back into the pan. continue to simmer.
- add minced cilantro and lime juice to soup.
- cook soup for a few more minutes (5 or so). the longer you cook it, the more it will reduce and become thicker. eat as is or add cheese/sour cream on top as a garnish if you desire.
HOMEMADE BLACK BEAN SOUP
Here's an economical meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. Hearty black beans make up for the meat, and the peppers add just the right splash of color.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to pan; add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, celery, carrot, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomato paste, herbs and seasonings to the bean mixture. Add the sauteed vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves. Garnish with chopped tomato if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP
Cumin and chili powder give spark to this thick and hearty soup. If you have leftover meat-smoked sausage, browned ground beef or roast-toss it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking. -Amy Chop, Oak Grove, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 9h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Soak the black beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them in water for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and corn.
- Add some spices: This will help to give the soup a delicious flavor. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
- Use a good quality broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. If you don't have any broth on hand, you can use water instead, but the soup will not be as flavorful.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more hearty. You can simmer the soup for longer if you want a thicker soup.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some good options include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
Black bean soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give black bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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