Mini's Spicy Black Bean Soup

Warm up your soul with Mini’s Spicy Black Bean Soup, a bold and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any time of year. This vibrant recipe combines tender black beans, smoky spices like cumin and paprika, and a kick of heat from fresh jalapeño for a soup that’s equal parts comforting and exciting. Simmered with aromatic garlic, zesty lime juice, and diced tomatoes, this hearty soup strikes the perfect balance between creamy and chunky—achieved with an easy immersion blender technique. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and nutritious weeknight meal that’s naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for vegan diets. Serve it hot, topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips for a restaurant-quality finish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 cups, drained and rinsed (about two 15-ounce cans) canned black beans
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped (plus extra for garnish) fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup for topping sour cream (optional)
• 0 for serving tortilla chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder to the pot. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.

Step 5

Stir in the black beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Cook the soup uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup in the pot to achieve a chunky yet creamy consistency. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the lime juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro, and let the soup cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, additional cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2917.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2995.8

Total Fat 69.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 9752.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 453.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 167.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 152.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1237.7mg	0%
Iron 49.9mg	0%
Potassium 9212.3mg	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: 20.5%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 59.5%