Too Easy Black Bean Soup

Warm up with a bowl of "Too Easy Black Bean Soup," a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings. Packed with protein-rich black beans and infused with bold flavors from smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a bright squeeze of fresh lime juice, this hearty soup strikes the perfect balance of simplicity and taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it owes its velvety texture to a partial blend—achieved effortlessly with an immersion blender or standard blender for a creamy yet chunky consistency. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an optional burst of color and freshness. This vegan black bean soup is a healthy, flavorful, and budget-friendly option guaranteed to become a staple in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 15-ounce cans canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 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 and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rinsed and drained black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to your desired consistency. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, puree it, and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2400.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1808.4

Total Fat 42.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6953.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 88.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 94.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 662.9mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 5013.4mg	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%