35-Minute Black Bean Soup with Simple Pantry Staples – Hearty Magic
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A hearty and flavorful black bean soup made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker texture (optional).
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend half the soup and mix it back in.
- Serve with avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg