20-Minute Black Bean Soup: A Magical Weeknight Lifesaver
A quick and flavorful 20-minute black bean soup packed with protein and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in black beans and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Use a blender or immersion blender to partially blend the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup.
- Add diced tomatoes for extra freshness.
- Top with avocado slices for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg