Lone Star Steakhouse Black Bean Soup by Todd Wilbur

Savor the hearty, Tex-Mex-inspired flavors of Lone Star Steakhouse Black Bean Soup by Todd Wilbur—a recipe that brings the comforting essence of a restaurant favorite right to your kitchen. Crafted with wholesome dried black beans, aromatic vegetables like celery, carrots, and bell peppers, and a fragrant blend of spices including cumin and paprika, this soup simmers to rich perfection. The recipe balances creamy and chunky textures by blending just a portion of the soup, making it irresistibly satisfying. Finished with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of lime, this recipe is a cozy, flavorful crowd-pleaser that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in under 2.5 hours and yielding six generous servings, this black bean soup is a delicious, high-protein option for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Dried black beans
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Celery, chopped
• 1 cup Carrot, chopped
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for garnish)
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse dried black beans thoroughly and pick out any debris or stones.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large pot, cover with water, and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Step 3

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, carrot, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 7–8 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Let the spices cook with the vegetables for 1 minute to enhance their flavors.

Step 5

Add the soaked and rinsed black beans, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree a portion of the soup to your desired consistency (about 2–3 cups). This will thicken the soup while leaving some beans whole for texture.

Step 8

Return the blended portion to the soup pot and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.

Step 9

Before serving, stir in the fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a lime wedge on the side.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Lone Star Steakhouse Black Bean Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3081.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1420.5

Total Fat 52.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 7027.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 70.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 578.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 4373.2mg	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: 33.1%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 47.3%