Black Bean and Avocado Soup
Creamy, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Black Bean and Avocado Soup is the perfect comfort food with a healthy twist. Packed with protein-rich black beans, vibrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and a refreshing splash of lime juice, this soup achieves a rich and velvety texture with the help of an immersion blender. Topped with creamy diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a crunch of tortilla chips, each spoonful delivers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Warm, nourishing, and completely customizable, this black bean soup is a must-try for both health-conscious eaters and comfort-food lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup crushed tortilla chips (for garnish, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standing blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Step 6
Stir in the lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 7
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2108.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1651.5 |
| Total Fat 56.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6144.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 240.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 73.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.7g | |
| Protein 70.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 600.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4847.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories