Cola Black Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly unique, Cola Black Bean Soup is a creative twist on a classic comfort dish that will surprise and delight your taste buds. This rich, smoky soup combines tender black beans, aromatic vegetables, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, all brought together with the unexpected sweetness of cola. The cola enhances the depth of flavor, perfectly balancing the savory ingredients while adding a subtle caramelized undertone. Finished with a splash of lime juice for brightness and garnished with fresh cilantro, this soup is a satisfying, one-pot vegan meal that's perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: cola black bean soup, smoky black bean soup, vegan soup recipes, easy one-pot dinners, flavorful soup recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 cup cola
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the drained and rinsed black beans, cola, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

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 from the pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup slightly, leaving some texture intact. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

Stir in the lime juice just before serving for a tangy brightness.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2802.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2062.5

Total Fat 42.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8059.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 112.2g	0%
Total Sugars 69.8g
Protein 100.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 870.0mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 7654.2mg	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: 17.9%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 63.2%