Smoky Bean Soup

Warm up your soul with this hearty and flavorful Smoky Bean Soup, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold spices. Packed with protein-rich black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans, this vegetarian soup gets its rich depth of flavor from aromatic smoked paprika, cumin, and sautéed vegetables like onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth with crushed tomatoes, this one-pot wonder comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright finish, and serve with crusty bread to soak up every smoky, satisfying spoonful. This easy, nutrient-packed recipe makes six generous servings and is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 1 large celery stalk
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
• 0 optional crusty bread for serving

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Finely dice the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Add them to the pot and sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the smoked paprika and ground cumin. Cook for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices and release their aroma.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Set aside.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes into the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the drained beans, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3635.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2659.6

Total Fat 50.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10248.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 125.4g	0%
Total Sugars 58.5g
Protein 135.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1042.2mg	0%
Iron 48.9mg	0%
Potassium 9978.8mg	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: 16.6%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 63.7%