Description
Spicy Black Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish packed with protein-rich black beans, warm spices, and bold flavor. Perfect for chilly evenings, this cozy soup is easy to make, filling, and wonderfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions: Add diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and bell pepper: Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and tender.
- Add beans and liquids: Add the drained and rinsed black beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Season the soup: Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to infuse the soup with warm, spicy flavors.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Blend partially: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some beans whole for texture and heartiness.
- Finish and season: Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend more beans until reaching desired consistency.
- Add corn or diced sweet potato for additional texture and flavor variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / Southwestern
