Pantry Black Bean Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Pantry Black Bean Soup, a quick, wholesome, and budget-friendly dish made from staple ingredients you likely already have on hand. This hearty recipe combines tender black beans, aromatic cumin, oregano, and smoky paprika to create a deeply satisfying flavor profile. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens the soup, while optional toppings like cilantro add a fresh burst of color and taste. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 35 minutes and is easily customizable—blend for a velvety texture or keep it chunky for a rustic feel. With simple pantry essentials like vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, and black beans, this vegan and gluten-free soup is a nourishing go-to for any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 15-ounce cans canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the black beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes (if using). Stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Optional: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency (fully blended for creamy, or partially blended for a chunkier texture). Alternatively, transfer some of the soup to a blender, blend, and return to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh lime juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2418.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1817.6

Total Fat 42.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7006.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 94.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 679.4mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 5073.1mg	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: 20.3%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 59.5%