Best 20 Homemade Black Bean Soup Recipes

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Are you craving a warm and hearty soup that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients? Look no further than homemade black bean soup! This classic dish is a culinary delight that combines the rich, earthy flavor of black beans with a medley of aromatic vegetables and spices. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also offers a fantastic way to incorporate plant-based protein and fiber into your diet. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking for a simple yet satisfying recipe, our guide will take you through the steps to create a flavorful and comforting black bean soup that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

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BLACK BEAN SOUP FROM SCRATCH



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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

1 pound dry black beans
3 quarts water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
½ small onion, roughly chopped
½ small green bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced onion, or to taste

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

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

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.

EASY AND QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is a quick and easy soup with a little spice. Great over brown rice or with a simple salad.

Provided by mmr

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

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
½ yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir black beans, chicken broth, orange juice, cayenne pepper, and chili powder with the vegetables in the pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the carrots are soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Ladle about half the solids into a blender. Add enough liquid so the solids are completely submerged. Hold lid in place and pulse blender a few times before leaving on to puree. Return pureed mixture to pot and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 16.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1033.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

BLACK-BEAN SOUP WITH HAM



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If you prefer to make a vegetarian version of this soup, you can leave out the ham.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cooked ham in one 1/2-inch-thick slice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat, if desired), plus more for garnish (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cans black beans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)
1 lime, quartered (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot (6 to 8 quarts), brown ham over medium-high heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Heat oil. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add jalapeno, garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook, stirring, until fragrant and garlic is tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and 4 cups water. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cilantro leaves. Using an immersion or regular blender (work in batches so as not to fill regular blender more than halfway), puree soup until smooth. Add more water to thin soup, if desired.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Cut ham into 1/2-inch cubes; sprinkle over soup. Garnish with jalapeno, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 22 g

EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 -3 cloves garlic
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper
1 small red onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped or finely chopped (whatever you prefer)

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.

QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP



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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

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
3 cups hot cooked rice
6 tablespoons sour cream, for topping

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

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

HOME-STYLE BLACK BEAN SOUP



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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

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups chicken broth, divided
3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Minced fresh cilantro, parsley, sour cream and/or tortilla chips, optional

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.

CLASSIC BLACK BEAN SOUP



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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

1 1/4 cups dried black beans, sorted, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped onions (3 large)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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

EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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A quick black bean soup.

Provided by FLOWER753

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

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped white onions
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (16 ounce) cans refried black beans
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in ginger and garlic, and season with cayenne pepper, thyme, allspice, and celery salt. Pour in the broth. Mix in tomato puree, refried black beans, black pepper, and sugar. Cook and stir until heated through.
  • Mix the remaining black beans and lemon juice into the soup. Continue cooking until heated through. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 731.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

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.

(PANERA BREAD) BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is my own version of Panera Bread's black bean soup. It tastes a lot like it, and I love it! Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian.

Provided by najwa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 small chicken bouillon cubes
1 -1 1/2 cup boiling water
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine the first six ingredients; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add half a can of beans, salt and cumin; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Puree soup (I use an immersion blender which makes it easy to do it right in the pot).
  • Add the rest of the beans to the soup.
  • Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water.
  • Add the lemon and the cornstarch to the soup; cook until thickened.

HOMEMADE BLACK BEAN SOUP



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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

1 pound dried black beans
6 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Chopped tomato, optional

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 :

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound black beans, picked over, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 large smoked ham hocks, about 1 1/2 pounds
9 cups water or homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup dry sherry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Optional serving garnishes: Sour cream or creme fraiche, finely chopped hard cooked egg, or 1 minced scallion

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes; remove from the heat, cover and set aside for one hour. Drain and reserve.
  • In a large soup pot heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots, and saute until wilted and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and saute for 3 minutes more. Add the beans, hocks, water or stock, and bring to a simmer. Cover, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cook until beans and meat are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn the soup off. Remove the hocks from the soup, set aside to cool. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into small cubes. Puree the soup, with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Heat the soup to a simmer with the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sherry. To serve, divide the soup among warmed bowls, and top with one or more of the garnishes, if desired.

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked black beans
1 tablespoon vegetarian or chicken bouillon base
1 bay leaf
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the celery, carrots and onions in the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, celery seeds and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the black beans, bouillon, bay leaf and tomatoes, and enough water to cover by an inch or two (about 3 cups). Simmer for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, adding water if needed. Season and serve.

BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked black beans (or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
1 tablespoon vegetarian or chicken bouillon base
1 bay leaf
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestion: Cubano Sandwiches, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Cook the celery, carrot and onion in the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, celery seeds and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the black beans, bouillon, bay leaf and tomatoes, then add enough water to cover by an inch or two (about 4 cups).
  • Bring to a simmer and cook at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, adding more water if the soup is too thick; remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with Cubano Sandwiches.
  • Split open and quarter 1 loaf French bread. Mix 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and dijon mustard and spread on the bread. Sandwich with sliced Swiss cheese, deli-style ham, roast pork, pickles and more cheese. Butter the sandwiches, then cook in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, pressing with a heavy skillet, 2 minutes. Flip, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, pressing, until golden, 1 more minute.

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.

BLACK BEAN SOUP



Black Bean Soup image

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

QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP



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"My mother is a native of Cuba and cooks the best black bean soup anywhere, but her recipe is complicated and takes 2 days to complete. I came up with this faster version, and I think the results are excellent!" writes Ileana Sisson from Osteen, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained and divided
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine or additional chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans until smooth; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients and remaining can of beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes. Add mashed beans, stirring to combine. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Soak the black beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and corn.
  • Add spices and seasonings to taste: This will help to create a flavorful soup. Some good options include cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This could include sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Black bean soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, fiber, and vegetables, black bean soup is a great option for a satisfying and nutritious meal. In addition to the tips above, here are a few more things to keep in mind when making black bean soup:
  • If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • If you are using canned black beans, be sure to rinse and drain them before adding them to the soup.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the soup, such as rice, pasta, or potatoes.
  • Black bean soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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