Simple Black Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Simple Black Bean Soup is your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal. Made with pantry staples like black beans, vegetable broth, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this soup comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The addition of sautéed vegetables—onion, carrot, and celery—adds depth and texture, while a splash of zesty lime juice brightens every spoonful. Partially blended for the ideal creamy-meets-chunky consistency, it’s a versatile dish that’s vegan, gluten-free, and easily customizable. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a nourishing lunch or dinner that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 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, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute to release their flavors.

Step 4

Add the black beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2653.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1865.8

Total Fat 42.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4814.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 93.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 96.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 770.0mg	0%
Iron 29.0mg	0%
Potassium 5717.5mg	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: 20.0%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 60.1%