Cheater's Bean Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of "Cheater's Bean Soup," a quick and hearty recipe packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this 40-minute soup combines pantry staples like canned black beans and fire-roasted tomatoes with the smoky kick of paprika and cumin for a rich, satisfying meal. Its partially blended texture strikes the perfect balance between creamy and chunky, while optional garnishes like fresh cilantro elevate the final dish. Serve this simple yet flavorful soup with crusty bread or tortilla chips for an easy, budget-friendly dinner that tastes like it simmered all day. Keywords: easy bean soup recipe, quick black bean soup, fire-roasted tomato soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 15-ounce cans canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and broth. Add the bay leaf.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some beans whole for texture. Alternatively, transfer 1-2 cups of the soup to a blender, puree, and return to the pot.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm with crusty bread or tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2354.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1222.9

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4230.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 59.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.6mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 3104.0mg	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: 24.8%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 56.1%