Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa. Packed with protein-rich black beans, vibrant veggies, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this soup is a comfort food classic with a bold, smoky twist. The rich, velvety texture of the soup is perfectly complemented by a refreshing avocado salsa made with creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of jalapeño for a slight kick. Ready in under an hour, this vegan-friendly dish is ideal for cozy meals or meal prep, and it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Serve it with tortilla chips or crusty bread for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing. Perfect for anyone looking for a gluten-free, vibrant, and protein-packed soup recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole yellow onion, diced
• 1 whole carrot, diced
• 1 whole celery stalk, diced
• 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 whole avocados, diced
• 0.75 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
• 0.25 cups cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 whole jalapeño, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice for salsa
• 0.25 teaspoons salt for salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned black beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender (or transfer about half of the soup to a blender) to blend the soup until smooth but still slightly chunky.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

While the soup is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt. Gently mix to combine.

Step 9

Serve the black bean soup in bowls topped with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa.

Step 10

Enjoy immediately with tortilla chips or crusty bread on the side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3089.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2365.6

Total Fat 101.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7322.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 300.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 111.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 93.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 809.0mg	0%
Iron 30.8mg	0%
Potassium 7653.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 48.2%