Best 7 Creamy Black Bean Soup Recipes

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Creamy black bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with black beans, vegetables, and a creamy broth, and it can be served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or cheese. The best recipe for creamy black bean soup will depend on your own personal preferences, but there are a few things that you should keep in mind when choosing a recipe. You should make sure that the recipe includes a variety of vegetables, such as onions, celery, and carrots. You should also make sure that the recipe uses a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth. Finally, you should make sure that the recipe is easy to follow and that you have all of the ingredients on hand.

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

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Black Bean Soup is a creamy, hearty dish that can be dressed up a million different ways! So easy to make, it comes together in just minutes and always hits the spot.

Provided by Emily Walker

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans black beans (do not drain)
2 cans chicken broth ((or 30 ounces, divided))
1 teaspoons salt
3 cups cooked rice
avocado (sliced)
grated or crumbled cheese ((cheddar, queso fresco, Monterey Jack, etc...))
tortilla chips (crushed)
1-2 tablespoons sour cream
cilantro

Steps:

  • Blend together the black beans with one of the cans chicken broth.
  • Add black bean mixture, the other can of chicken broth, and salt to a large pan or pot. Cook on medium heat until nice and hot. (You don't need to bring it to a boil).
  • In individual bowls, layer the rice, then the soup, then the other toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 686 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

CREAMY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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From Bush's Beans. Here is their description: "Spread warmed leftover soup over crispy tostadas and layer with chopped rotisserie chicken, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and avocado for a quick supper or snack. For a thinner soup, use only 2 cans of black beans."

Provided by KeeperAtHome

Categories     Black Beans

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chilies, undrained
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in broth and next 4 ingredients, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of dutch oven; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Process soup, in batches, in a blender or food processor 30 seconds or until smooth. Return to dutch oven, and stir until blended. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1793.3, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 5, Protein 14.4

CREAMY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is an easy and forgiving recipe, so you can play around with it a lot. There are many variations all over Mexico: some with cream or milk, others with chicken broth or without it. Some also use dried peppers or fresh peppers.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small tomatoes (or one large tomato (about 8 ounces total weight))
1/3 cup white onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
2 Cups cooked black beans (with a little of its cooking broth)
2 Epazote leaves (if available)
Salt & Ground Black Pepper to taste
1/2- cup chicken or vegetable broth.
1 Avocado (diced)
4 to rtillas cut into thin strips and fried.
1 Canned Chipotle pepper
1/2 cup crumbled Queso Fresco

Steps:

  • Chop the tomatoes and place in a blender along with the chopped onion and garlic. Process until you have a smooth sauce.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan and then pour the tomato sauce.
  • Cook the tomato sauce over medium-high heat for about 7-8 minutes until it starts to boil.
  • While the tomato sauce is cooking, puree the black beans and their broth in a blender or food processor until they have a fine texture.
  • Pour the black bean puree into the saucepan and stir, mixing well. The puree has to have a very fine, silky texture. If you prefer, pass through a strainer to obtain the best results. If the soup is too thick, add the chicken broth a tablespoon at the time to get a creamy texture. Don't pour it all at once, since it could result in a watery soup. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer the soup, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 976 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 1 g

CREAMY BLACK BEANS



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In Mexico, Frijoles de la Olla (slow cooked beans in a pot) are typically prepared in large clay pots over an open fire with pepper and spices. You can achieve similar results at home with a large pot or a pressure cooker!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and picked over
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
Kosher salt
Queso fresco and fresh cilantro, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in a pot of water overnight. Drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano and the beans, then add enough water to cover (about 9 cups). Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are just tender, about 3 hours.
  • Add 2 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 45 minutes. Season with salt. Let sit 15 minutes before serving; top with queso fresco and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 14.5 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CREAM OF BLACK BEAN SOUP



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There are many places to vary the recipe. It is a very rich soup with the addition of half and half cream, about a quart, at the final addition of vinegar and sherry. The soup is great as it appears above in the recipe without any changes, and gets even better the next day, and the next, in the fridge.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Pork

Time 4h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 lb bacon, diced
4 large onions, chopped
3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb black beans (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
5 (14 1/2 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth, about 8 3/4 cups
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sherry wine
cooked rice (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)
salsa (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
sour cream, chopped (optional)
scallion, chopped (optional)
hard-boiled egg (optional)
green pepper, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 5 qt dutch oven or heavy sauce pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add bacon, onions, and celery and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally,30-40 minutes until vegetables are very soft and lightly browned.
  • Add garlic.
  • Pick over beans,remove bad ones, rinse and drain.
  • Add beans to pan with cayenne, cumin, and broth; bring everything to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cover.
  • Cook until beans mash easily,about 3 hours.
  • Skim fat from the soup and discard.
  • Allow soup to cool slightly and then puree small portions at a time in food processor or blender.
  • Soup must be cool enough not to crack the pitcher.
  • Also, be sure to do in small batches Return soup to pan and cook over medium-high until very hot.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vinegar and sherry.
  • Serve with condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 880.1, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 12

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

Tips:

  • Use flavorful beans: Black beans are a great option, but you can also use other types of beans, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, or navy beans.
  • Don't skip the spices: The spices in this soup are what give it its flavor. Be sure to use a good quality chili powder and cumin.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your soup the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables, but be sure to thaw them before adding them to the soup.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This creamy black bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be made in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try!

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