Best 8 Hearty Thick Black Bean Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of heartwarming and robust flavors, where black bean soup reigns supreme. This hearty and thick soup, often adorned with vibrant black beans, is a symphony of textures and tastes, offering a satisfying and nourishing experience. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly day or a protein-packed option for a healthy lifestyle, this culinary journey will guide you through the delightful world of hearty thick black bean soup. Discover the secrets of creating a rich and flavorful broth, exploring the alchemy of spices and ingredients that elevate this soup to an extraordinary culinary experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure where taste and satisfaction are the ultimate rewards.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY & HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthy & Hearty Black Bean Soup Recipe by Tasty image

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 BLACK BEAN SOUP



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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

3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

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

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Hearty Black Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crumbled oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 cups cooked drained black beans
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (parsley ok)

Steps:

  • In a large pan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Stir in oregano, thyme, cumin, and cayenne; cook 1 minute.
  • Puree 1/2 of the black beans in a blender.
  • Add puree, remaining beans, and broth to pan.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 289.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.1

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.

HEARTY BEEF & BEAN SOUP



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I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers-and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for late summer, because it has a lot of zippy flavor but isn't as heavy as chili. I use my homegrown cayenne peppers in the recipe. -Lori Steiner, Maquoketa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (13-1/2 ounces) beef smoked sausage, sliced
2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Drain., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

HEARTY BEAN SOUP



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Classic bean soup recipe. Can be made Italian by adding 3 tablespoons pesto and 1 cup cooked pasta to the finished soup. Can be made Mexican by using black beans, adding 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons cumin when tomato paste is added. Can be made chunky by adding diced carrot, potato and shredded cabbage to the veggie list.

Provided by marci rogers

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

Time 10h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pour water over navy beans in a large container to cover by several inches; soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine soaked beans, chicken broth, water, onion, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until beans are almost tender, about 1 hour.
  • Stir tomato paste and sea salt into bean mixture; simmer soup another 45 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Ladle about half the soup into a large bowl; pour soup into a blender, working in batches, filling blender no more than half full. Hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Pour pureed soup into pot with unblended soup; stir in parsley and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 476.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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A hearty vegetarian soup for a chilly night, our black bean soup is made with browned ground beef, canned beans, chilies and fire-roasted tomatoes. Simmer to perfection.

Provided by By Mark Evitt

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 oz) fire-roasted diced green chiles, drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium salsa
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium lime)
2 teaspoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce, if desired
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Crushed tortilla chips
2 containers (6 oz) Greek plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add beef; sprinkle with cumin, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 5 minutes or until beef is browned.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, green chiles, salsa and lime juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. Taste broth; adjust seasoning as necessary and add hot sauce if more spice is desired. Simmer up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While soup is simmering, prepare Toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HEARTY BLACK BEAN & BACON SOUP



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Garlic, onions and bacon give this thick and savory black bean soup a deep, rich flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, undrained
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from pan.
  • Add onions, celery, carrots and garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in beans, broth and pepper; simmer on low heat 15 min.
  • Process soup in food processor or blender container until smooth. Return to pan. Stir in bacon and sherry; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

Tips:

  • Soak the black beans overnight: This will help them cook faster and more evenly. You can also use canned black beans, but be sure to rinse and drain them well before using.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup more flavor and texture. Some good choices include onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and corn.
  • Add some spices: Cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder are all good choices. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Don't overcook the beans: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some good choices include sour cream, salsa, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This hearty and delicious black bean soup is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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